soil type for dracaena XL Dracaena angustifolia 'Dracaena Marginata', 6-7' tall, 14" pot – B.Willow

soil type for dracaena XL Dracaena angustifolia 'Dracaena Marginata', 6-7' tall, 14" pot – B.WillowDracaena angustifolia or Dracaena marginata is native to Madagascar. It is also known as Dragon Tree and Corn Plant. Light: Bright to low indirect light. Can tolerate lower light, but thrives in bright light. Can acclimate to dapple direct sun. Water: Water when the soil is about 75 100% dry. Leaves will begin to curl in and or droop. Dracaena have a thick trunk that stores a lot of water. They can experience root rot easily from overwatering, so make

Dracaena angustifolia or Dracaena marginata is native to Madagascar. It is also known as Dragon Tree and Corn Plant.

Light: Bright to low indirect light. Can tolerate lower light, but thrives in bright light. Can acclimate to dapple direct sun.  

Water: Water when the soil is about 75-100% dry. Leaves will begin to curl in and/or droop. Dracaena have a thick trunk that stores a lot of water. They can experience root rot easily from overwatering, so make sure the soil dries thoroughly in between watering. 

Repotting: Repot into a nutrient rich, chunky soil. You can add orchid bark, gravel, LECA, perlite, rice hulls, etc into a regular potting mix. If repotting into a glazed ceramic or plastic pot, you won’t need to water as often as the pot will retain moisture. Terra cotta or unglazed ceramic is sometimes better to allow more airflow to the soil.

Pet-Safe: No, sap contains streroidal saponinsa substance that irritates skin, mucous membranes and the body. Pet will need to consume a lot of this plant to experience any irritation or sickness, it is okay to be around your pet.