How to grow Dracaena reflexa? Sharing my cultivation experience

1. Dracaena reflexa prefers a hot, humid climate and a warm, moist, semi-shaded environment. The suitable temperature for growth is 20-28°C, and the overwintering temperature in winter should not be lower than 10°C. Slightly low temperatures and dry air will cause the leaf tips to dry up. It has strong shade tolerance, and although it can grow under full sun or half sun, it grows best under 50%-70% shade.

2. It is not strict about water requirements, is drought-tolerant and also moisture-tolerant, not cold-tolerant, and afraid of scorching sun exposure, but it is suitable for growing in moist, well-drained, organic-rich sandy loam. It likes a humid environment and grows vigorously when air humidity is high. During the growing period, it is best to spray water on the leaves and surrounding environment frequently, and apply fertilizer once every half month.

Notes on growing Dracaena reflexa

1. Fertilizer:

Dracaena reflexa is not strict about fertilizer requirements. During the growing period, either chemical fertilizer or organic fertilizer liquid can be applied as a top dressing, but when applying chemical fertilizer, use small amounts each time and apply frequently, and water promptly after fertilizing. In addition, when repotting and changing soil each year, a certain amount of fully decomposed organic fertilizer can be added as a base fertilizer, which can ensure good growth.

2. Pruning:

Because Dracaena reflexa has a certain perennial-root nature and can grow new branches from the roots, its plant shape is generally good. Dracaena reflexa is relatively tolerant of pruning. It is best to appropriately increase fertilizer and water management before and after pruning, which can ensure that the new branches and leaves grow better. Pruning is mainly for shaping, though of course when propagating by cuttings, the need for cuttings is also one of the main reasons for pruning.

3. Potting soil:

Repot Dracaena reflexa once every 2 years, in March. When repotting and changing soil, add a certain amount of fully decomposed organic fertilizer as a base fertilizer, which can ensure good growth.

The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods and notes for Dracaena reflexa. Below, let us look at the cutting propagation method for Dracaena reflexa.

Cultivation methods for Dracaena reflexa

Best growing soil:

Dracaena reflexa grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil rich in humus. It can be made by mixing 1 part each of plant nutrient soil, leaf mold, and river sand.

Growing humidity requirements

Dracaena reflexa is drought-tolerant and also moisture-tolerant. When the temperature is high, it grows vigorously. Dry and cold conditions in winter easily cause the leaf tips to dry up. During growth, it needs a certain amount of air humidity; otherwise, the leaf color becomes dull and the glossiness decreases. During the growing period, spray the plant with clean water frequently. If conditions permit, it is best to increase the moisture humidity in the environment.

Best growing temperature:

The suitable growing temperature for Dracaena reflexa is 20-28°C, and overwintering requires above 12°C.

Best growing light:

Dracaena reflexa prefers semi-shade and avoids strong direct sunlight. Dracaena reflexa likes light but also avoids direct scorching sun in summer. For home care, it can be placed under a south-facing window or on a balcony, only avoiding direct sunlight in summer. In other seasons, it is best to give it a certain amount of light; otherwise, the golden-yellow stripes in the middle of the leaves will become dull and disappear, greatly reducing its ornamental value.

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