Dracaena Red Blood Dragon Tree Plant
Red Blood Dragon Tree, a slow-growing tree, reaches 5-15 m in full sun to part shade, with rosettes of sword-like leaves and red resin, used ornamentally and medicinally.
Habit
Evergreen shrub
Height
5-15 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well Drained
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Macaronesia
Climatic Condition
Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18-24
Humidity (%)
30-50
Potting media
Sand+Loam
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK(10:10:10)
Watering
Water when soil is dry
Plant Weight
~50-200 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
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.