How to Grow Dracaena
Dracaena marginata
Dracaena is a striking, low-maintenance houseplant that tolerates lower light levels better than most tropical plants, making it ideal for spots away from windows. It prefers filtered light, moderate watering, and temperatures above 10°C year-round. The standout tip is to use rainwater or filtered water — fluoride in tap water accumulates over time and causes the brown leaf tips dracaena is notorious for.
Yearly Lifecycle
Care Essentials
Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer. Do not feed in autumn or winter — dracaena grows slowly and excess fertiliser causes brown leaf tips.
Watch For
- Spider mites — fine webbing and stippled yellowing leaves in dry air
- Scale insects on stems and leaf bases
- Mealybug in leaf axils
- Fluoride toxicity — brown leaf tips from tap water or fertiliser
Track your Dracaena care schedule — pruning, feeding, and seasonal tasks
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