The dragon tree likes it to be warm all year round and is therefore very popular as an evergreen houseplant. The pretty plants, which are visually reminiscent of palm trees, are also characterized by a rather compact and, if necessary, controllable growth.
How to promote the growth of a dragon tree?
To promote the growth of a dragon tree, you should repot it in a larger planter, fertilize regularly, provide sufficient light and cut back if necessary. This ensures compact, attractive growth.
This is how a dragon tree grows faster
Since dragon trees are usually still in very small planters when you buy them, you should repot the plants in your home as quickly as possible to give the roots more space to develop. Dragon trees generally grow all year round, but from spring to autumn the incidence of light in a reasonably bright location is sufficient in this country to ensure rapid growth, supported by regular fertilization. However, if there is a lack of natural sunlight, dragon trees tend to form particularly long trunks. However, these can sometimes be very thin and relatively unattractive.
Specifically controlling the height growth of the dragon tree
If your dragon tree has grown bare in a shady location, you can implement the following measures to limit the plant size:
- moving to a brighter location (but not directly at a south-facing window)
- the seasonal move to the balcony
- a radical pruning
Tip
Dragon trees can be cut back surprisingly easily. To do this, simply cut the stem of the plant with sharp planting scissors (€14.00 on Amazon) at the desired height, where it will quickly form new leaves. The cut pieces of the plant stem can be used for propagation by cuttings.
