Appropriate temperature, light management, watering principles, fertilization techniques, pruning and shaping, pest control, humidity control, Dracaena, also known as agave, is an indoor plant with great ornamental value. Its unique form and vitality make it a favorite of many homes and offices. The temperature in winter is lower. How to properly maintain Dracaena tree to enable it to safely survive the cold winter has become a concern for many flower friends. This article will introduce you in detail the winter breeding methods of Dracaena tree. Help your plants grow healthily. Appropriate temperature The suitable growth temperature of Dracaena trees in winter is 10-20℃. When cultivating Dracaena trees in winter, they should be placed in a warm indoor environment to avoid placing Dracaena trees close to air conditioning outlets or radiators. Place to avoid excessive or too low temperatures causing harm to plants. Light management The sunshine time in winter is short, and the demand for light for dragonblood trees is relatively reduced. You can place dragonblood trees in a place with sufficient light indoors, but avoid direct sunlight. Long-term direct sunlight will cause sunburn of leaves and affect plant growth. Watering principle When the temperature decreases in winter, the transpiration of the dragon blood tree is weakened. Therefore, the frequency of watering should be appropriately reduced. Generally, watering should be done once a week. When watering, the soil should be kept moist, but water should be avoided, which will cause roots to rot and affect plant growth. Fertilization techniques The growth rate of dragon blood trees is slower in winter, and the demand for fertilizer is reduced. When cultivating dragon blood trees in winter, fertilization can be suspended and fertilization can be gradually resumed after the spring temperature rises. Pruning and shaping Winter is a good time to prune the dragon blood tree. By pruning, sick and weak branches and withered leaves can be removed to maintain the beautiful shape of the plant. When pruning, attention should be paid to retaining a certain number of healthy leaves to maintain the photosynthesis of the plant. Pest and insect pest control winter is a period of high incidence of pests and diseases. Especially for indoor cultured dragon blood trees, plants should be inspected regularly and pests and diseases found should be treated in a timely manner. Common pests and diseases include scale insects, red spiders, etc., which can be controlled with pesticides. Humidity control In winter, the indoor air is dry, which may easily lead to dry out of the leaves of Dracaena trees. To keep the indoor air humidity appropriate, the air humidity can be increased by adding indoor green plants and using humidifiers.
Winter breeding of dragonblood trees requires special attention to aspects such as temperature, light, watering, fertilization, pruning, pest control and humidity control. As long as you master the correct breeding methods, your dragonblood tree can safely survive the cold winter and continue to bring you beautiful scenery.