Dracaena draco, commonly called the Dragon Tree, hails from the Canary Islands and is famed for its sculptural form and longevity. Its resin, known as "dragon's blood," has been prized since antiquity. This plant will be sent bare-rooted, without soil, to ensure safe and secure shipping.
Distinctive Features
Unique Growth: Forms a broad umbrella-like canopy atop a stout trunk as it matures.
Evergreen Leaves: Blue-green sword-shaped leaves grow in dense rosettes.
Slow Maturation: This species grows slowly but can live for centuries and become tree-sized in ideal conditions.
Care Tips
Light: Requires full sun to bright light; can tolerate some light shade in hotter climates.
Water: Water sparingly; allow the soil to dry fully between waterings.
Humidity: Tolerates low humidity; ideal for arid or indoor environments.
Media: Use a sharply draining cactus or succulent mix.
Temperature: Prefers 15–30°C; protect from frost.
Fertiliser: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser.
Repotting: Only repot when necessary; roots dislike disturbance once established.
Additional Notes
This plant is shipped bare-rooted—please prepare suitable media and pot upon arrival.
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
WA & TAS: $20 per order
NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
Important:
Where certification is required, a physical address must be supplied for traceability. Delivery to a PO Box is still allowed.
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