Dracaena draco dragon's blood tree sub-tropical dramatic tree, small plant

Dracaena Draco. Dragon's Blood Tree, Sub-Tropical Dramatic Tree for Desert Climates, Small Plant 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. The Dracaena Draco is a dramatic and ornamental evergreen tree. It is a subtropical tree-like plant in the genus Dracaena, native to the Canary Islands. The Dragon Tree is an evergreen pot and tub plant, whose popularity is due to its robust characteristics and large size when an adult tree. With minimal care, the succulent trunk is single when young, but with age and after flowering will branch. Attractive rosettes of flexible sword shaped blue-green leaves can be up to 2ft long, and are produced from the ends of each branch. When cut or bruised the tree produces red sap, which can be used for staining wood, hence, the name Dragon's Blood Tree. Great as a specimen tree in desert climates, it tolerates wind, salt spray and salty soils but equally as good in as an indoor plant as it is tolerant of low light levels and is easy to grow. 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. The listing is for the plant in the last photo.