🐉 Madagascar Dragon Tree

☀️ Light

Bright indirect light ideal. East- or north-east-facing window preferred. Tolerates low light but growth slows and leaf colour fades. One of few houseplants that tolerates some direct indoor sun (avoid harsh afternoon sun through glass). Rotate ¼ turn monthly for even growth. Grow light works well in darker rooms.

💧 Water

• Allow soil to dry out almost completely between waterings
• Every 7–14 days in spring/summer; every 2–4 weeks in autumn/winter
• Soak thoroughly, drain fully — never let sit in standing water
• Highly sensitive to fluoride and minerals in tap water — use filtered or distilled water
• Brown tips = underwatering or fluoride damage
• Yellow leaves = overwatering

🪴 Soil

• Well-draining mix: 50% potting soil + 50% perlite or coarse grit
• Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0)
• Terracotta pot preferred for even drying
• Always use a pot with drainage holes

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal: 18–27 °C
• Tolerates brief dips to 15 °C
• Minimum: 12 °C — cold damage occurs below this
• Sensitive to cold drafts, A/C vents, and open windows in winter
• Suitable outdoors year-round only in frost-free climates where winter temps stay above 17–18 °C

💦 Humidity

• Tolerates average household humidity (40–60%) — not humidity-sensitive
• Pebble tray or occasional misting helpful in dry winter air
• Wipe leaves regularly with a damp cloth to prevent dust buildup

🌱 Feeding

• Every 2–4 weeks spring/summer at half strength
• Balanced liquid fertilizer; slow-release granular at the start of the growing season also works
• Stop in autumn/winter
• Light feeder — over-feeding causes brown leaf tips; flush soil if over-fed