Dracaena Mahatma Varigated - Plant

Description

Dracanea is the most liked plant for interior decoration due to its colorful bright and attractive foliage.

What makes it special:

• Indoor air purifier
• Low-maintainence plant
• Used in landscaping.

Plant Specifications

Planting and care

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Sunlight:

This plant should be grown in bright indirect sunlight, but is known to tolerate lower light levels.

Soil

It require well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Watering

Water only when the soil feels dry to touch.

Soil must never be allowed to dry out completely.

This plant is sensitive to fluoride, which can cause discolouration.

Water with distilled or non-fluoridated water.

Application of Fertilizer

Apply organic fertilizers during spring and rainy season.

Loosen the soil without damaging the roots. It will help the plant to uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Repotting

When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.

Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in required light condition.

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Plant Protection

Wipe the dust from the leaves with a clean, damp cloth.

Remove dead, decay and infected part of the plant.

For insect attack apply neem oil or any organic insecticide.

Dracaena Mahatma Varigated care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

Allow your plants to settle to your location first after receiving it.

Do not overwater them suddenly.

Check the moisture in the soil. If it is too dry then apply water gently.

Keep the plant in indirect bright light.

Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Dracaena Mahatma Varigated uses