How Fast Does Dragon Tree Grow

It takes about 8 to 10 years for the slow-growing dragon tree to reach just 2 to 3 feet (0.5 to 1 meter) of height, and 30 years for the tree to reach maturity. New leaves grow only from the very end of the youngest branches of a dragon tree.

How do I make my dragon tree grow faster?

How fast does the Dragon Tree grow? The Dragon Tree is a slow grower, though it is constantly unfolding new leaves and shedding old ones. Indoors, it can reach up to eight feet tall! Fertilize your Dragon Tree 1-2 times per month in the spring and summer with indoor plant food, or foliar feed year round.

How fast do Dracaena Draco grow?

Each branch grows for about 10–15 years and re-branches, so a mature plant has an umbrella-like habit. It grows slowly, requiring about 10 years to reach 1.2 metres (4 ft) in height, but can grow much faster.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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