The Draco tree ( known scientifically as Dracaena ) is a genus be of succulent shrub and trees . Dragon trees are native to Africa , but also exist in subtropical and tropical area of Central America and South Asia . These plant can be grown both outdoors and indoors . They are comparatively easy to cultivate as they are extremely tolerant of extreme and contrary weather conditions .

Indoor Cultivation

Draco trees grown inside require moderate sunlight . The plants must be shielded from unmediated sunlight . If possible , the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree should be placed near an eastern windowpane that has a curtain . Draco tree require humid soil to uprise properly . To raise the dirt ’s humidity levels , pebbles can be localise under the plant life . The tree diagram should be becloud lightly approximately once a hebdomad . It is crucial to not overwater the plant , as overwatering could run to the foliage turning John Brown .

Outdoor Cultivation

When Draco trees are grow outside , land that is well - drained is preferred . Dragon trees should be grown under either fond wraith or full Lord’s Day . The plants can handle humidity . However , its soil should be allowed to dry in between lacrimation . In monastic order to encourage branching , the tree diagram should be thinly pruned .

Uses

tartar tree are commonly grown for their alien leaves . The plant life are usually naturalize as specimens and border plants . The trees often appear as potted plant on balconies and on terrace . A red resin is draw out from the Dracaena draco specie of flying lizard trees . This red resin was frequent used for medicative purposes in ancient times ( to heal GI and respiratory issues ) . It is known as " Dragon ’s stemma . "

Characteristics

The bright immature foliage of dragon trees is narrow-minded and prospicient . In general , striped , strap - shaped leaves of the flora emerge from one central stem . The trees generally grow to between 15 inches and 3 pes in height , although some can be as marvellous as 10 feet . The tree once in a while produce flowers , which are yellowish - green or white in color .

Varieties

There are many different species of dragon tree ( approximately 40 species in total ) . Some of the most well - know Dracaena change include light-green dracaena , corn plant life , Pleomele and gold detritus dracaena .

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