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Dracaena draco - Dragonnier des Canaries
Dracaena draco - Dragonnier des Canaries
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Dracaena draco is the Latin name of the Canary Island Dragon Tree, an emblematic tree-like plant from the eponymous islands where it is now endangered. It is a frost-sensitive species, extraordinarily unusual due to its umbrella-like habit: supported by a trunk that branches after each flowering, its crown is composed of multiple juxtaposed rosettes where long blue-green leaves are tightly packed. The dragon tree gets its other name, 'Dragon's Blood', from the blood-red colour of the resinous sap that exudes from its trunk when cut. It is mostly grown in pots, as its hardiness does not exceed -2°C (28.4 °F) for a mature specimen. It can be taken out on the terrace or balcony from April to October and brought indoors to protect it from frost in winter.
Dracaena draco belongs to the Liliaceae or Dracaenaceae family, depending on the classification. It is native to the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria), Cape Verde, Madeira and Morocco. In the wild, the common dragon tree can reach a height of 20 m (65 ft 7 in) and a spread of 8 to 9 m (26 ft 2 in to 29 ft 6 in), and live for several centuries. When grown in pots, it will not exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in height and 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) in width.
Like palms, the Dracaena draco does not develop a true trunk, but a brown-coloured stipe, which is a large herbaceous stem made rigid and thick by a high number of fibres and sap-conducting vessels. The top of this stipe initially produces a single tuft of leaves. The first flowering occurs on plants at least 15 years old in the wild. It takes the form of small white-greenish flowers that are quite inconspicuous but fragrant, which produce small inedible red fruits. After flowering, the top of the stipe divides into several short "branches," and each new branching in turn produces a rosette of leaves. So that after several years, the top of the plant presents a massive canopy, in the shape of a more or less flattened or rounded spherical cap. The leaves, which persist throughout the year, are long and tapering and blue-green. The resinous sap that flows from wounds takes on a reddish-brown colour as it dries. It is recognized for its medicinal properties and used in cosmetics.
With its characteristic silhouette, the Canary Island Dragon Tree is a very beautiful conservatory or indoor plant, to be showcased in a contemporary or exotic-inspired decor. Fans of unusual and beautiful plants can also adopt agaves, banana trees, baobabs, or even the bird of paradise Strelitzia reginae to bring a beautiful tropical touch to the terrace or conservatory.
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The Canary Dragon Tree is only cultivated in pots or containers under the majority of climates. The plant can spend the summer outdoors, but should be brought inside to the veranda or, at most, a very bright but not heated room as soon as the nighttime temperatures drop below 3°C (37.4 °F) (usually in October). The Dragon Tree is a tree of mild and warm climate, which does not tolerate frost below -2°C (28.4 °F). It dislikes drafts and excessively dry atmospheres: indoors, place its pot on a bed of clay balls soaked in water and regularly spray the foliage.
The Dragon Tree requires well-drained soil, a mixture of potting soil, garden soil, and sand will be suitable, or use cactus soil, and a large pot measuring 30 to 40 cm (11.8 to 15.7 in) in all directions, with holes at the bottom. Do not put a saucer under the pot. Place in a sunny but not scorching exposure. Be careful with excess moisture. Repot every two years, or as soon as the roots appear on the surface of the growing medium.
Water moderately, more when it is very hot. Water needs can be assessed by observing both the soil or substrate, and the habit of the foliage. When the plant needs water, its leaves tend to droop a little. It is not essential to regularly feed, only from June to September. Regularly remove wilted leaves and flowers.
Indoors, beware of attacks by spider mites.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.