The classic houseplant
There are several reasons why the dragon tree can be found in so many offices in Europe and also in many private households:
- he is with good care evergreen
- he lets himself in well Hydroponics, but also in others Substrates cultivate
- Dragon trees are pretty easy too multiply
- at Location problems form well after the appropriate remedy new shoots
- a dragon tree does not need a direct one Exposure to sunlight for good growth
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While some other plants are grown in the house all year round, temperature and care adjustments during the annual winter rest period need, the dragon tree is always happy about relatively even temperatures between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius as well as a rather high one Humidity.
Why a dragon tree is not suitable for a typical bonsai from a purely visual point of view
For the bonsai culture project, which actually takes decades, plant varieties are generally selected that have particularly small leaves and flowers. With a thicker trunk and a size suitable for a room, the illusion of a tree in miniature form is much more easily created. From a purely visual point of view, dragon trees with their very long, narrow leaves are only suitable as bonsai material with a lot of good will. Strictly speaking, the dragon trees are not even trees. However, with their unbranched trunks, they look almost like small palm trees in miniature form. It can therefore be attractive to put a small row of "bonsai palms" in a bowl on the desk. to take care of, in order to briefly go to different places of longing of past vacations in everyday life dream.
Train the dragon tree to be a bonsai yourself
The practical thing about the dragon tree when it comes to trying a dragon tree bonsai: You don't have to be sure to start with a very young specimen, as is often the case with other types of bonsai is. Dragon trees do not necessarily take it from their owners when their trunks are simply at the desired height cut off will. In this way you can easily trim an older dragon tree to a size suitable for bonsai. However, after trimming the roots and the Repot Wait a few weeks in a bonsai pot before bringing the upper part of the dragon tree to the desired size.
Tips
Dragon trees do not tolerate direct sunlight very well, unless it is rather red-leaved Art. Nevertheless, a dragon tree bonsai should not stand too dark, otherwise it will stretch towards the light in a way that is disadvantageous for bonsai and grow faster in height.