The dragon tree is one of the most popular indoor plants in Europe and is also occasionally used as greenery on the balcony in summer. However, the temperatures in Central Europe in winter are far too low for permanent outdoor cultivation.
The dragon tree loves warmth
This exotic likes it warm
The vast majority of dragon tree species are already very sensitive to temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius and sometimes quickly drop their leaves. The Canary dragon tree (Dracaena draco) is an exception here, since it can also cope well with winter temperatures of around 10 degrees Celsius. The other dragon tree species, on the other hand, are uncomplicated and easy to care for if they are cultivated at around 18 to 24 degrees Celsius.
Choose the right location carefully
In view of the optimal temperatures, the window sill seems to be the optimal place for a dragon tree at first glance. However, the following factors can make the dragon tree quite difficult:
- too much sun exposure
- dehydration
- draft
Locations with many hours of direct sunlight every day are rather unsuitable for dragon trees, whereby subspecies with more reddish colored leaves tolerate a very bright place better than dragon trees with purely green leaves.
tips
In order for dragon trees to feel as comfortable indoors as they do in their natural habitats, you should ensure that the air humidity is as high as possible. To do this, you can regularly wet the leaves of the plants with a fine spray of water that is as low in lime as possible.