Worth knowing about the fragrant splendor

The special shape of the flowers of the dragon tree

As soon as the dragon tree is ready for him blooms, a stalk of up to 50 cm in length with about 5 - 10 evenly arranged "balls" can form from the filigree individual flowers within a very short time. These flowers sometimes seem a bit inconspicuous, as they are in many Dragon tree species are greenish-white in color. Dracaena fragrans, on the other hand, can also produce flowers that are more reddish in color. Since dragon trees as Houseplants only rarely bloom, you should enjoy this experience and the special exertion of the plant as part of your Maintenance measures with additional fertilizer balance.

A downright beguiling fragrance

The scent of the dragon tree blossoms reminds many gardeners of the scent of jasmine, but with its putrid, sweet note it can also be perceived by some people as quite penetrating. If you can't get the blossom of your dragon tree

cut off you may be able to make do with a change of location. Make sure, however, that the plant is also on the new Location enough light Has. Also a strong one Temperature fluctuation could harm the plant and for hanging leaves care for.

Stimulate the dragon tree to blossom

Since dragon trees generally bloom only irregularly, Offshoot mostly rather off Cuttings drawn. Special fans of the dragon tree sometimes point out that the following factors can possibly induce a flowering of the dragon tree:

• comparatively cool temperatures
• temporary drought
• not too common

Still, you should Watering the dragon tree do not stop completely, especially in hot locations, otherwise the plant will enter can.