How to cultivate Dracaena to make it tall and vigorous
A brief knowledge sharing, introducing how to cultivate Dracaena to make it tall and vigorous, and detailed knowledge about Dracaena maintenance, here is a detailed introduction for you.
The evergreen and upright Dracaena is no stranger to everyone, many plant enthusiasts feel that Dracaena is very comforting and therefore keep it as a houseplant, which also has a high ornamental value.
Moreover, maintaining Dracaena is also very simple, and it can grow very vigorously even in cold winter. However, we still need to pay attention to some details in the maintenance process to make the Dracaena grow better and stronger, let's check out the maintenance methods for Dracaena together!
First point: Soil
Choosing the right soil is very important for maintaining any plant, especially for plants like Dracaena with underdeveloped root systems, the requirements for soil will be higher. It prefers loose and breathable sandy soil, similar to the soil used for maintaining cacti and succulents that are not tolerant to waterlogging.
When preparing the soil, we can add some large-particle river sand to the loose and fertile decomposed leaf soil to enhance the soil's breathability and water permeability, which is also the most suitable soil for Dracaena growth. Of course, I need to remind all plant enthusiasts that the soil for maintaining Dracaena is best chosen to be a bit heavier, as the plant is tall and robust, and if the soil is too loose, it is very prone to toppling over.
How to cultivate Dracaena to make it tall and vigorous
Second point: Watering
Water is crucial for plant growth, and Dracaena is no exception. However, its stems are quite thick and have a strong water storage capacity, so the demand for water is not very high. Too much watering can cause the potting soil to accumulate water, leading to root rot.
Therefore, we should control the amount of watering, following the principle of watering when the soil is completely dry. Do not water it when the soil is not dry. However, during the growing season of Dracaena, we should still appropriately increase the water supply to keep the soil slightly moist, but also ensure a good ventilation environment to help with better water absorption.
Third point: Light
Dracaena is a plant that loves light. It needs to be placed in a sufficient light environment to grow stronger and more vigorous. However, Dracaena is very sensitive to strong light, so we only need to let it be exposed to direct sunlight during spring, autumn, and winter. In the summer, when the light is strong, a diffused light environment or even a semi-shaded environment can support its growth.