Dragon Tree 'Tricolor' Plant
Dragon Tree 'Tricolor', a slow-growing shrub, reaches 1.2-1.8 m in bright indirect light, with green, cream, and pink-red striped leaves, requiring high light to maintain variegation, known for air purification.
Habit
Evergreen shrub
Height
1.2-1.8 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well Drained
Shade
Bright indirect light
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Madagascar
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18-27
Humidity (%)
40-60
Potting media
Peat+Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK(10:10:10)
Watering
Water when top 50% soil is dry
Plant Weight
~2-4 kg
Flowering Time
Rare, summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-6.5
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
10-20 years
Health Benefits
Air purification
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 50% perlite.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 months with 10:10:10 diluted to half strength.
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.