Dracaena cinnabari (Socotra Dragon Tree) - Image 3

Botanical name: Dracaena cinnabari

Common names: Socotra Dragon Tree, Dragon Blood Tree

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Dracaenaceae / Liliaceae / Agavaceae)

Subfamily: Nolinoideae

Origin: Socotra

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowers
Dracaena cinnabari (Socotra Dragon Tree) green leaves plant canopy viewed from above close up
Dracaena cinnabari (Socotra Dragon Tree) shows dense green leaves radiating outward on thick brown branches.


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