Dracenea reflexa pleomele

Description

Dracaena Care Guide 🌿✨

Dracaena plants are low-maintenance, air-purifying houseplants that thrive indoors and outdoors in warm climates. Here’s how to keep your Dracaena healthy and thriving!

1. Light Requirements

☀️ Bright, indirect light is best.
☀️ Can tolerate low light, but growth may slow.
☀️ Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.

2. Watering

💧 Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out.
💧 Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.
💧 Avoid overwatering—Dracaena is sensitive to root rot.
💧 Use filtered or distilled water (tap water with fluoride can cause brown leaf tips).

3. Humidity & Temperature

🌡️ Ideal temperature: 65-80°F (18-27°C).
💨 Prefers moderate humidity; mist occasionally or place near a humidifier.
🚫 Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.

4. Soil & Potting

🌱 Use a well-draining potting mix (peat-based or a mix for indoor plants).
🌱 Ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent root rot.
🌱 Repot every 2-3 years when roots outgrow the pot.

5. Fertilizing

🌿 Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer.
🌿 No need to fertilize in fall and winter.

6. Pruning & Maintenance

✂️ Trim brown or yellowing leaves with clean scissors.
✂️ Cut leggy stems to encourage bushy growth.
✂️ Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and keep them healthy.

7. Common Problems & Solutions

❌ Brown tips? Likely due to fluoride in tap water or low humidity—use filtered water.
❌ Yellow leaves? Overwatering—let the soil dry before watering again.
❌ Droopy leaves? Can be from underwatering or sudden temperature changes.
❌ Pests (spider mites, mealybugs)? Wipe leaves with neem oil or insecticidal soap.

Dracaena varieties include Dracaena marginata (Dragon Tree), Dracaena fragrans (Corn Plant), Dracaena reflexa (Song of India) and more!