Dracaena is a native African and Southeast Asian agave family.
Of the 80 existing species of this wonderful plant, about 10 grow beautifully at home.
Appearance
Young Dracaena Derimskaya is a bunch of green leaves growing right out of the ground. A little later, it becomes noticeable that this bush is attached at the top of the trunk.
Adult plant like a palm tree. A slender, straight and even along the entire length of the trunk is decorated with dark green, dense, sessile leaves.
They have an elongated shape and elegant color: longitudinal stripes of white or yellow colors, located in the center or along the edges. In young plants, the leaves tend upward, and over time they wilt a little.
If Dratzenu not cut, then she can reach a height of about 3 meters, and will be a slender tree. With regular pruning, you can achieve some branching and reduce plant growth.
Let's talk in more detail about the plant Dracaena Deremskaya: care at home, photos, diseases and pests.
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Dracaena Derimskaya: photos of the plant.
Care for a young plant
Since Dracaena Deremskaya or Dracaena white has come to us from the tropics, she refers to heat-loving plants in need of high humidity. Particular attention should be paid to young plants. The temperature in the room where the young Dracaena is located should not fall below 24 degrees.
Plant must be sprayed at least four times a day and water as the topsoil dries. It is necessary to locate a container with an escape in a well-lit place, but not under direct sunlight.
Conditions of detention
The soil
Deremskaya Dracaena is undemanding to the soil, however it is important that the soil mixture is of high quality and nutritious. The ideal option would be mixing sand and hardwood. Adding a small amount of charcoal to the soil will reduce the risk of root rot.
Sometimes it is necessary to loosen the ground, increasing the flow of air to the roots, but in winter, the plant should not be disturbed. Topsoil in the tank with adult Dratsena can be updated two or three times throughout the year.
Lighting
Ideal lighting for a plant - scattered rays. If there is a lack of light, the leaves of the Deremskaya Deremskaya can change color and fade. But a long stay of a plant under the direct sun is even more destructive for it: burn spots may appear.
In winter, with a lack of natural light, Dracena can be placed from time to time under artificial light sources.
Temperature
Summer The guest from the tropics feels great when the air temperature is +20 - +26 degrees Celsius. At this time there is an active growth of the plant.
In winter the development process slows down a bit. At this time of the year, the Dracena Deremskaya content in the room with a temperature of +15 - +18 degrees is permissible. The lower limit is 13 degrees Celsius, otherwise the plant may get sick or die.
Air humidity
Dracaena Deremskaya tolerates insufficient air humidity, but the humidity level is optimal for it about 40-60 percent.
For the best development of the plant, it is necessary to spray it regularly, especially in winter, when the central heating is on.
And on summer days It is recommended to pamper a tropical beauty with a warm shower.. Dusty leaves can be wiped with a damp sponge.
Watering
To watering the Deri should be taken responsiblybecause, on the one hand, it does not like dry soil - its upper layer should be constantly wetted, and on the other hand, overmoistening can destroy the plant.
In order to avoid rotting of the roots, it is necessary to take care of the holes in the Drazenas tank. In winter, the amount of watering is reduced, allowing the soil to dry out a bit.
Fertilizer
The dragon tree of Derimskaya is fed monthly liquid mineral fertilizer for indoor plants.
Transfer
In winter, the development of the plant is not intensive, but with the onset of spring its active growth begins. It is this time that is ideal for transplanting into a two-three centimeter-increased capacity in diameter.
Breeding
Propagated by Dracaena Derimskaya cutting in spring. To do this, cut the plant with a sharp knife, not shorter than ten centimeters. It is important that the cut is even, otherwise the cutting can dry out and keep out the roots.
You should also knowthat before the roots appear, the plant will receive nutrients from the leaves, so for reproduction it is necessary to choose a young and healthy plant. The resulting stalk is placed in settled water at room temperature or moistened sand and waiting for the roots to appear.
The process is quite long: about two months. To accelerate it for 10-12 days, you can purchase and add to the water a special means that promotes rooting. If water is used for rooting, it needs to be changed about twice a week, as it becomes contaminated.
After the roots appear, young Dratsena can be planted in a prepared pot.
Flowering and fruit
Under natural conditions Dracaena Deremskaya blooms bright red from the outside and white from the inside, flowers collected in inflorescences.
Flowers plants have a rich, unusual smell.
Outside the natural habitat flowering can either not occur at all, or the owners of the Dracaena are extremely rare to please: once in 7-10 years.
After this, fruits appear. in the form of orange berries.
Diseases
The leaves of Drazenska Deremskaya may begin to dry or become covered with brown spots. These troubles can be caused by several reasons.and:
- drafts;
- sunburn;
- insufficient air humidity;
- rotting roots.
When the first signs of the disease appear, you need to try to identify the cause of his appearance and adjust the plant conditions, and carefully remove the spoiled leaves.
Pests
In order to avoid the appearance of uninvited guests on Dratsena among which may be spider mites, aphid, scythe or mealybugs, it is important not to allow dust to accumulate on it, regularly wipe the leaves with a damp cloth and wash the plant under the shower.
However, if the pests still appeared, be sure to immediately try to fix this problem. A plant affected by soot fungi must be sprayed with a solution of a fungicide. It is easiest to get rid of ticks and other parasites with insecticidal soap. Shchitovok have to collect hands, after which the leaves also need to be processed.
Dracaena Derimskaya will help in any room to create an exotic tropical corner. It is not only very elegant and beautiful, but also a surprisingly useful plant. Dracaena perfectly cleans the air and destroys pathogenic bacteria.
