Since the dragon tree is not hardy outdoors in this country, the search for suitable cultivation locations is usually limited to rooms within the house. Although the various types of dragon trees are considered to be relatively easy to care for, you should be a little selective when choosing the location.
Which location is optimal for a dragon tree?
An ideal location for a dragon tree offers indirect light, high humidity and protection from drafts. East, west or north windows are better than southern ones, and measures such as humidifiers or regular misting of the leaves help to increase the humidity.
Make sure the lighting conditions are suitable
In nature, the dragon tree often thrives in sun-drenched landscapes such as the Canary Islands. Nevertheless, most varieties of the dragon tree are rather sensitive to excess direct sunlight. You should therefore not place the dragon tree directly in front of a south-facing window. East-facing, west-facing or north-facing windows are more suitable. You can also protect the dragon tree from too much midday sunlight with a curtain (€17.00 on Amazon) to prevent the leaves from falling off. If the location is darker than partially shaded, the plants will stretch towards the light as they grow, so pruning may be necessary to limit their size.
Dragon trees like it rather humid
Dragon trees usually leave their leaves hanging or even die where the air is very dry. That's why dragon trees shouldn't be placed on the windowsill or directly next to a radiator. If high humidity does not occur naturally, for example in the bathroom, then the following measures can be helpful:
- regularly spraying the leaves with water
- the installation of special humidifiers
- drying laundry in the air in the room with the dragon trees
Be careful of drafty locations
Dragon trees do not tolerate drafts well, which is why stairwells are generally unsuitable for these houseplants. When moving to the balcony in summer, you should also make sure you have a location that is protected from drafts.
Tip
Dragon trees with “colorful” or rather reddish leaves generally tolerate more direct sunlight than specimens with distinctly green leaves.
