dragontree

Dragontree should be watered regularly, but infrequently, using lukewarm water. Generally, it is recommended to water your dragontree once a week, allowing the soil to dry out partially between waterings. If you notice the soil is dry at least 1 inch below the surface, it’s probably time to water the plant. When you water, make sure you water thoroughly until it starts to trickle out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.

Dragontree plants need at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably in the morning or early afternoon, when the sunlight is less intense and not as strong as in the middle of the day. If the plant is placed in too much sunlight, its foliage may become scorched and turn yellow. A gradual exposure to direct sunlight is best, as sudden exposure can be too intense for the leaves. Too little light may cause yellowing, drooping leaves, or slow growth. Dragontrees will do best when placed near a window facing south, east, or west, with a sheer curtain or other filter to limit the amount of direct sunlight.

Pruning of a Dragon Tree is best done in the late winter or early spring (February or March). Pruning should be done lightly to ensure that the plant doesn’t look too sparse and lopsided. Remove only dead or damaged leaves and shoots from the main stem, not more than 1/4 of the total stem length. If the bush becomes thin and has too many gaps, then you can remove more around the area of the plant to make it look fuller. You may also lightly prune branches farther away from the main stem to give it a fuller, more even shape.