How to care for Dracaena and how often to water it
Today, I will provide a detailed explanation for netizens on how to care for Dracaena and how often to water it, as well as related experiences in the cultivation of flowering plants. Details are as follows:
Dracaena, also known as the Dragon Tree, is native to Cape Verde, Madeira Islands, Morocco, and Canary Islands. It belongs to the Dracaena genus of the Agave family and is a乔木 (tree). The trunk of Dracaena is thick and short, with a light brown epidermis, blue-green leaves, and dark red sap. It is a light-loving plant but can tolerate shade, prefers a hot and humid environment, and is suitable for indoor cultivation. During the cultivation of Dracaena, watering should be based on the season and the growth state of the plant. Let's understand the specific watering schedule for Dracaena.
1. Spring
Spring climates vary by region. In the north, the spring climate is relatively dry, and Dracaena requires more water, so the watering frequency should be increased, watering every 7 days to keep the soil moist. In the south, spring is often rainy and extremely humid, and the plant can absorb moisture from the air, while the evaporation of soil moisture is low, so watering can be reduced, watering every 10 days.
2. Summer
Summer is the peak growing season for Dracaena, and the climate is hot and dry. Both the absorbed water and the evaporated water are more, so to ensure that Dracaena has sufficient water for growth and development, frequent watering is required. Because the environmental temperature is high at noon, to avoid sudden drops in soil temperature causing discomfort to the plant, watering is generally done in the morning or evening when the top layer of soil is slightly dry and white. Watering should continue until the water seeps out from the surface of the soil.
3. Autumn
In autumn, the climate is cool, and Dracaena is still growing. Although the evaporation of water is reduced, it is still necessary to water appropriately, watering every 7 days to keep the soil moist.
4. Winter
Dracaena is not cold-resistant. In cold winter weather, it is recommended to let it enter a dormant period to prevent leaf edges and tips from developing spots when the temperature is below 5°C. The dormant temperature is 13°C. Dracaena in the dormant period requires less water, so watering can be reduced, watering every 15 days, doing so during the warm midday to keep the soil slightly moist.
Have you understood the detailed introduction of how to care for Dracaena and how often to water it, as well as the related cultivation methods for Dracaena, as described above?