Dracaena flower: maintenance and care

Dracaena flower is a favorite plant of so many flora lovers. It fits perfectly into various types of interior, looks spectacular and beautiful. Some large varieties of this plant are great even for office space. A small form looks great at home. Such is the universal flower of dracaena. How to care for him, the next article will be discussed.

For this representative of the flora in summer, the optimal temperature regime is: + 20-25 C, and in winter at least +15 C. When choosing a location, keep in mind that the dracaena flower does not like drafts. However, in the warm season, it can be easily placed outdoors.

Lighting

Most varieties of these plants love light. Therefore, containers with them must be located in appropriate places. However, the dracaena flower must be protected from direct sunlight. The ideal location for it is east and west windows. Species with monophonic dark foliage need less light, and variegated ones with its deficit may lose color. For these representatives of the flora, phytolamps can be used.

Watering

Dracaena flower is hygrophilous and therefore needs abundant watering. It should be remembered that the substrate cannot be overdried. Despite the fact that the soil should always be moist, over-filling the plant is also not recommended. Permanent stagnation of water, especially in combination with low temperatures, can lead to the death of this representative of the flora. In the summer, you need to water it daily. In winter, the frequency of watering is reduced.

Indoor dracaena flower like moist air. Therefore, he needs daily spraying in the summer. In winter, they are needed if the heaters in the room dry the air. These representatives of the flora also need to wipe the leaves from dust and wash in the shower. However, there are two types of plants that do not need frequent hydration. The Godcef Dracaena and Dragon tolerate dry air fairly well.

Plants are propagated by cuttings. Material is taken from the tops and from the stems. Cuttings are rooted in a sand-peat mixture. Previously, they can be germinated by putting in water. Cuttings should have a length of 7-10 cm. For better rooting, it is recommended to use lower heating. Cuttings are taken for 2-4 weeks.

Transfer

It is advisable to transplant Drazen once every two years. The optimal time for this procedure is March-April. For young plants, this operation is indicated annually. As a soil, it is best to use a special substrate for dracaena. In the pot you need to do good drainage so that moisture does not stagnate.

Top dressing

Dracaena flower needs to be fed during the period of activity, which lasts from March to August. Fertilize this representative of the flora with any complex compounds 2 times a month. For variegated species, it is advisable to use special top dressing intended for plants with this type of foliage.