Very little feed is needed – some dilute fertilizer added when you water the plants will be satisfactory.
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Dracaena deremensis, commonly known as Dragon Tree “Lemon Lime”, is a branching shrub, or small tree, that has long strap-like leaves.
Latin name
Dracaena deremensis “Lemon Lime”
Pronunciation
(“drah-SEE-nah der-ree-MEN-sis”)
Common name
Dragon Tree
Origin
Dracaena deremensis originates in tropical Africa
“Lemon Lime” has distinctive yellow and lime-greens striped leaves. Lemon Lime Dragon Tree is one of a group of cultivated varieties (cultivars) of Dracaena deremensis – a group of very attractive, robust and easy-to-care-for houseplants that have been popular for decades.
Dracaena fragrans ‘Lemon Lime’ is toxic to pets if ingested. It contains saponins, which can cause vomiting, drooling, and lack of coordination in cats and dogs. It is generally considered safe for humans but should not be eaten.
caring for your plant
Light
Medium to medium high light.
Watering
Prefers quite dry conditions and won’t tolerate over-watering.
Pruning
Feeding
pest & diseases
Occasionally troubled by mealybugs. If you see them, remove them by cleaning the plant with a damp cloth or paper towel.
Our plants are grown in Ecoponic, an alternative to soil. Officially known as a vulkaponic substrate, it replaces traditional compost with a clean, mineral-based medium that helps protect peatlands.
According to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, “A loss of only 5% of UK peatland carbon would be equal to the UK’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.” As well as storing carbon, the natural wetlands where peat is found are critical to the survival of plants and wildlife. Ecoponic also improves plant health and uses water more efficiently.
Find out more about Ecoponic here.
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