Dracaena Socotra Dragon Tree
Socotra Dragon Tree, a slow-growing tree, reaches 10-12 m in full sun to part shade, with umbrella-shaped canopy and red resin, culturally significant and rare.
Habit
Evergreen shrub
Height
10-12 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well Drained
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Socotra, Yemen
Climatic Condition
Subtropical
Temperature (°)
30-50
Humidity (%)
50 -70
Potting media
Sand+Loam
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK(10:10:10)
Watering
Water when soil is dry
Plant Weight
~50-150 kg
Flowering Time
March-May
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
None
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
100-1000 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal resin
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 50% perlite.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize annually with 10:10:10.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Powdery Mildew , Bacterial leaf spot , Root rot .
Symptoms
Stunted growth , leaf distortion , tip dieback , thinning of canopy .
Organic Remedies
Neem oil , spray baking soda sol.