{"id":9062,"date":"2020-11-08T06:52:23","date_gmt":"2020-11-08T06:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=9062"},"modified":"2022-10-30T18:39:21","modified_gmt":"2022-10-30T22:39:21","slug":"dragon-tree-species","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/dragon-tree-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Dragon Tree Species: The Best Species (overview)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The dragon tree is a popular indoor plant with a variety of different dragon tree species. We introduce the most popular and beautiful species. The Dragon Tree (Dracaena) can be found in over fifty different species.<\/p>\n<p>The genus belongs to the asparagus family (Asparagaceae) and is widely distributed. The appearance of the dragon tree varies in size, leaf shape, and color. We list the most popular and beautiful species for you and name special features.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Madagascar Dragon Tree Houseplant Species Guide | Dracaena Marginata\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U4mr34Ryj0E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dracaena_Reflexa\"><\/span>Dracaena Reflexa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d413c0a774\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d413c0a774\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/dragon-tree-species\/#Dracaena_Reflexa\" title=\"Dracaena Reflexa\">Dracaena Reflexa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/dragon-tree-species\/#Dracaena_Deremensis\" title=\"Dracaena Deremensis\">Dracaena Deremensis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/dragon-tree-species\/#Dracaena_Compacta\" title=\"Dracaena Compacta\">Dracaena Compacta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/dragon-tree-species\/#Dracaena_Fragans\" title=\"Dracaena Fragans\">Dracaena Fragans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/dragon-tree-species\/#Dracaena_Draco\" title=\"Dracaena Draco\">Dracaena Draco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/dragon-tree-species\/#Dracaena_Surculosa\" title=\"Dracaena Surculosa\">Dracaena Surculosa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/dragon-tree-species\/#Dragon_Tree_As_Bonsai\" title=\"Dragon Tree As Bonsai?\">Dragon Tree As Bonsai?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>It is probably the most popular species among the dragon trees. The appearance of Dracaena reflexa is synonymous with the genus of dragon trees with its long, pointed, usually two-colored leaves. Until some time ago the species was called Dracaena marginata. Nowadays Dracaena marginata is only a subspecies of Dracaena reflexa, whose subspecies differ in leaf color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9063\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/dracaena-reflexa.jpg\" alt=\"dracaena reflexa\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/dracaena-reflexa.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/dracaena-reflexa-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dracaena_Deremensis\"><\/span>Dracaena Deremensis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This species stands out due to its relatively broad leaves, which are usually edged with a bright edge. The slightly matt to glossy leaves tend to stand upright in the first leaf section, while they drop slightly towards the tip. Dracaena deremensis grows to a height of 80 to 100 cm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9064\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-leaves-of-Dracaena-deremensis-are-somewhat-broader.jpg\" alt=\"The leaves of Dracaena deremensis are somewhat broader\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-leaves-of-Dracaena-deremensis-are-somewhat-broader.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-leaves-of-Dracaena-deremensis-are-somewhat-broader-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dracaena_Compacta\"><\/span>Dracaena Compacta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dracaena compacta, also known as Pineapple Dracaena, is in fact not a species in itself, but a cultivar that comes from the species Dracaena deremensis. It is characterized by its deep green and dense foliage, which is increasingly erect. The growth height of this variety varies in space from 80 to 90cm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#a1ca97;border-radius:8px;-moz-border-radius:8px;-webkit-border-radius:8px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#bbe4b1;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:8px;-moz-border-radius:8px;-webkit-border-radius:8px;\"><b>\ud83c\udf3a Similar Post |<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mango-tree\/\">How To Grow A Mango Tree: Planting And Cultivation Made Easy<\/a> <\/div><\/div>\n<p>By the way: In the 70s NASA experimented with this dragon tree variety and proved that it cleans the air in the room effectively. However, the other species and varieties do the same, which is why they have been a long-time favorite in our living rooms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9065\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-compacta-is-slightly-smaller.jpg\" alt=\"The Dracaena compacta is slightly smaller\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-compacta-is-slightly-smaller.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-compacta-is-slightly-smaller-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dracaena_Fragans\"><\/span>Dracaena Fragans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The species Dracaena fragans is also a very popular dragon tree species and can be found in many living rooms. With the right care and the right temperatures, it even develops a strong-smelling flower &#8211; but this is rarely successful. The leaves are slightly bulbous, glossy, and often have green variegation.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: Dracaena fragans can also be grown wonderfully in hydroponics. For allergy sufferers, in particular, dispensing with soil as a plant substrate can offer many advantages. It also reduces the risk of waterlogging.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9066\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-fragrans-is-also-a-classic-among-the-dragon-trees.jpg\" alt=\"The Dracaena fragrans is also a classic among the dragon trees\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-fragrans-is-also-a-classic-among-the-dragon-trees.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-fragrans-is-also-a-classic-among-the-dragon-trees-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dracaena_Draco\"><\/span>Dracaena Draco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The subspecies Dracaena draco is often called the Canarian Dragon Tree because it can be found in the Canary Islands in the subtropical climate also outdoors. Dracaena draco is rather an exotic tree in German living rooms. This species is characterized by its long, sword-shaped leaves with reddish, variegated edges. Dracaena draco reaches heights of up to 1.60 m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9067\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/This-dragon-tree-on-Tenerife-is-over-1000-years-old.jpg\" alt=\"This dragon tree on Tenerife is over 1000 years old\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/This-dragon-tree-on-Tenerife-is-over-1000-years-old.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/This-dragon-tree-on-Tenerife-is-over-1000-years-old-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dracaena_Surculosa\"><\/span>Dracaena Surculosa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This species is optically a small exotic among the dragon trees. Dracaena surculosa looks more like a small bamboo due to its growth habit. The origins of this species lie in the tropical regions of Africa, which is why Dracaena surculosa likes to keep warm until today. The temperature should always be above 15 \u00b0C. The leaves are comparatively broad with a speckled pattern.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9068\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-surculosa-with-its-spotted-leaves.jpg\" alt=\"The Dracaena surculosa with its spotted leaves\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-surculosa-with-its-spotted-leaves.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-surculosa-with-its-spotted-leaves-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dragon_Tree_As_Bonsai\"><\/span>Dragon Tree As Bonsai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At first glance, <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/maintaining-the-dragon-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Dragon Tree<\/a> is not suitable as bonsai material, as it produces relatively large leaves proportional to its growth height. It is therefore difficult to create the illusion of a miniature tree (or miniature palm tree) despite its short trunk. However, it is advantageous that you do not have to start with a very young specimen if you want to raise a dragon tree bonsai.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9069\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-can-also-be-kept-as-a-bonsai.jpg\" alt=\"The Dracaena can also be kept as a bonsai\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-can-also-be-kept-as-a-bonsai.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Dracaena-can-also-be-kept-as-a-bonsai-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even at an advanced stage of growth, the Dragon Tree tolerates a radical trimming of the trunk, so you can cut it back to the desired size.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The dragon tree is a popular indoor plant with a variety of different dragon tree species. 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