Dracaena Flower: Maintenance and Care

The Dracaena flower is a favorite plant of so many florists. It fits perfectly into various types of interior, looks spectacular and beautiful. Some large varieties of this plant are perfect even for office premises. And small forms look great at home. Such a universal flower of dracene. How to care for him, then will be discussed in the article.

Temperature

For a given representative of the flora in summer, the optimal temperature regime is + 20-25 С, and in winter time not less than +15 С. When choosing a location, it should be borne in mind that Drazene's flower does not like drafts. However, in a warm period, you can safely place it in the open air.

Lighting

Most varieties of these plants love light. Therefore, containers with them should be placed in the appropriate places. However, the Drazen's flower should be protected from direct sun rays. The ideal location for him is the eastern and western windows. Species with monochromatic dark foliage need less light, and variegated with its deficiency may lose color. For these representatives of the flora, phytolamps can be used.

Watering

The dracaena flower is hygrophilous and therefore needs abundant watering. It should be remembered that the substrate can not be dried in the pot. Despite the fact that the soil must always be wet, it is not recommended to over-fill the plant too. Constant stagnation of water, especially in combination with low temperatures, can lead to the death of this representative of the flora. In the summer, water it every day. In winter, the frequency of watering is reduced.

Air humidity

The indoor flower dracene loves moist air. Therefore, he needs daily spraying in the summer. In winter, they are needed if the heaters in the room overdry the air. These representatives of the flora also need to rub the leaves of dust and wash under the shower. However, there are two types of plants that do not need frequent moisturizing. The dracenes of Godsef and the Dragon quite well tolerate dry air.

Reproduction

The plants are propagated by means of propagation. The material is taken from the tops and from the stems. Cuttings are rooted in a sandy-peat mixture. Previously, they can germinate by putting in water. Cuttings should have a length of 7-10 cm. For better rooting, it is recommended to use a lower heating. Cuttings are taken for 2-4 weeks.

Transfer

It is advisable to transplant Drachan every two years. The optimal time for this procedure is March-April. For young plants this operation is shown annually. As a primer, it is best to use a special substrate for dracen. In the pot, you need to make good drainage so that moisture does not stagnate.

Top dressing

The dracene flower needs to be fed in the period of activity, which lasts from March to August. This representative of the flora is fertilized by any complex compositions 2 times a month. For variegated species it is desirable to use special fertilizing intended for plants with this type of foliage.