How to grow and care for Dracaena angolensis (Welw. ex Carrière) Byng & Christenh.
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Dracaena angolensis (Welw. ex Carrière) Byng & Christenh. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 21 days
water
How to water Dracaena angolensis (Welw. ex Carrière) Byng & Christenh.
How often should I water?
check Dracaena angolensis (Welw. ex Carrière) Byng & Christenh. Every 21 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Dracaena angolensis (Welw. ex Carrière) Byng & Christenh. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Dracaena angolensis (Welw. ex Carrière) Byng & Christenh. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~42℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dracaena angolensis (Welw. ex Carrière) Byng & Christenh. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Dracaena angolensis (Welw. ex Carrière) Byng & Christenh. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Dracaena angolensis (Welw. ex Carrière) Byng & Christenh. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Dracaena, Species: Dracaena angolensis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Dracaena |
| Species | Dracaena angolensis |
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