How to grow and care for Dracaena reflexa
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dracaena reflexa
Dracaena reflexa 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 14 days
Growth Observation wiki
vegetative
new leaf
water
How to water Dracaena reflexa
💬 Gardener's know-how
How often should I water?
check Dracaena reflexa Every 14 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 reflexa need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Dracaena reflexa likes Bright indirect light, Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dracaena reflexa at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Dracaena reflexa 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 reflexa is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Dracaena, Species: Dracaena reflexa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Dracaena |
| Species | Dracaena reflexa |
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