Tenerife Dragon Tree Plant Care

Tenerife Dragon Tree (Dracaena tamaranae) belongs to the Asparagaceae family within the Dracaena genus. Tenerife Dragon Tree is native to the island of Gran Canaria, related to the dragon tree, Dracaena draco, and other species of Dracaena from East Africa. Tenerife Dragon Tree is also known as Dragon Tree.

Tenerife Dragon Tree displays an upright, tree-like growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Tenerife Dragon Tree produces rarely flowers indoors, small white blooms in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 18 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Tenerife Dragon Tree every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Tenerife Dragon Tree thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Tenerife Dragon Tree in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Dracaena tamaranae tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F. Tenerife Dragon Tree prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Tenerife Dragon Tree to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Tenerife Dragon Tree every 4 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with bright indirect to low light and well-draining, peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Tenerife Dragon Tree is suited to USDA Zone 9b – 11b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Tenerife Dragon Tree can spread to about 3 ft (0.9 m) and reach about 6 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.9 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Tenerife Dragon Tree while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Tenerife Dragon Tree is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 9). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Tenerife Dragon Tree can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to corn plant plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Tenerife Dragon Tree is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Tenerife Dragon Tree grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Tenerife Dragon Tree is native to the island of Gran Canaria, related to the dragon tree, Dracaena draco, and other species of Dracaena from East Africa. In cooler regions, grow Tenerife Dragon Tree as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.