Not hardy and very sensitive to cold!

Dragon trees feel at home with year-round warm temperatures

Most Types of the dragon tree appreciate consistently warm temperatures of around 18 to 24 degrees Celsius all year round. Do the plants also have their roots in a more suitable position Earth, enjoy high humidity and become regular repottedso wear this optimal care sometimes even fruits in the form of the rather rare ones Blossom of the dragon tree. However, it shouldn't be too much of a good thing with sunlight and warmth: The window sill above the heater separates as Location due to the even with regular to water severe dehydration and with south-facing windows because of the risk of sunburn on the leaves of the plants.

Some exceptions confirm the rule

While most dragon trees can already show the first signs of failure at temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius and the Let the leaves hang down

, the Canary Island Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco) can withstand temperatures of around 10 degrees Celsius during its hibernation. There are also dragon trees that can withstand even colder temperatures unscathed in exceptional situations. However, these are specimens that, due to their biblical age, have a particularly thick trunk and are therefore less sensitive to temperature fluctuations.

The balcony is only seasonally suitable as a location for the dragon tree

Summer can be a not too hot one balcony quite as Location serve for one or more dragon trees. However, you should pay attention to the following things:

• some protection from drafts
• regularly spraying the leaves with water (to compensate for low humidity)
• the timely move to the house in late summer (beware of cool autumn nights)