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The success of your plant depends on a variety of factors, most notably watering and light. Below are some species specific guidelines to follow that will help ensure that your plant will stay healthy and happy. | |
![]() | Pruning Tips: Pruning should be done during spring and summer growing months only. Cut back Dracaena to the desired height right above leaf nodes. The cut stem can then be propagated into a new plant. |
![]() | Fertilizing: Dracaena typically do not need fertilizing, but if you do, it is recommended only once a year during growing season in spring or summer. Do not fertilize in fall or winter. |
![]() | Lighting: This plant enjoys bright, indirect indoor light, and can tolerated low light conditions. Too much sun may cause leaf burn. |
![]() | Temperature Requirements: The Dracaena enjoys a temperate indoor climate, ideally between 65-80 degrees. It does not require any additional humidity. |
![]() | Watering Requirements: Dracaena enjoy infrequent watering, as little as once a month. Allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Mist leaves occasionally between waterings. |
![]() | Repotting: Repotting or transplanting your plant is a good way to ensure the soil maintains enough nutrients for the plant to thrive. We recommend repotting or transplanting as your plant begins to grow and outgrow its planter. |
![]() | Indoor / Outdoor: This type of plant does best in an indoor setting. |