Agricultural technology for growing Dracena seeds
Dracaena is a genus of plants with over 40 species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and the Americas. The plants are known for their decorative leaves and flowers.
1. Choosing a landing site
Dracaena prefers well-lit places, but can also grow in partial shade. In hot regions, it is better to plant the plant in partial shade to avoid leaf burns. Dracaena does not tolerate drafts, so it is important to plant it in a place protected from the wind.
2. Soil
Dracaena prefers fertile soils with good drainage. Before planting, it is necessary to dig the soil to a depth of 20-30 cm and add organic fertilizers (humus, compost, peat).
3. Landing
Dracaena can be planted by seeds, cuttings or seedlings.
Sowing seeds: Dracaena seeds are sown in open ground in the spring, when the soil temperature reaches +10 °C. The seeding depth is 2-3 cm. The seeding rate is 20-30 seeds per 1 m².
Cuttings: Dracaena cuttings are cut at the beginning of summer and planted in a greenhouse or greenhouse. Rooting occurs within 2-3 weeks.
Planting seedlings: Dracaena seedlings are planted in open ground in spring or autumn. Seedlings are planted at a distance of 2-3 m from each other.
4. Dracaena care
Watering: Dracaena needs regular watering, especially in hot weather. It is necessary to water the plants abundantly, without allowing the soil to dry out. However, it is important to ensure that water does not stagnate in the roots.
Feeding: Dracaena needs regular feeding. Plants need to be fed 2-3 times a month during the growing season. Mineral or organic fertilizers are used for fertilizing.
Pruning: Dracaena does not need pruning. However, it can be carried out to form the crown of the plant. Pruning is carried out in spring or autumn.
Diseases and pests: Dracaena is relatively resistant to diseases and pests. However, in some cases, plants may be attacked by the following pests:
- Spider mite: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
- Aphids: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to become deformed and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
5. Reproduction
Dracaena propagates by seeds, cuttings or layering.
Seed propagation: Seed propagation is carried out in the spring.
Cuttings: Cuttings are carried out throughout the growing season.
Layering: Layering can be done in spring or autumn.
Dracaena is used for landscaping parks, gardens and other areas. The plant is also well suited for growing in containers.
Additional Tips
- For abundant growth and development of dracaena, it is necessary to provide it with sufficient light and heat.
- Dracaena tolerates short-term droughts well, but during long periods without watering it can lose its leaves.
- In cold regions, dracaena must be covered for the winter. For shelter, you can use spruce branches, burlap or agrofibre.
1. Choosing a landing site
Dracaena prefers well-lit places, but can also grow in partial shade. In hot regions, it is better to plant the plant in partial shade to avoid leaf burns. Dracaena does not tolerate drafts, so it is important to plant it in a place protected from the wind.
2. Soil
Dracaena prefers fertile soils with good drainage. Before planting, it is necessary to dig the soil to a depth of 20-30 cm and add organic fertilizers (humus, compost, peat).
3. Landing
Dracaena can be planted by seeds, cuttings or seedlings.
Sowing seeds: Dracaena seeds are sown in open ground in the spring, when the soil temperature reaches +10 °C. The seeding depth is 2-3 cm. The seeding rate is 20-30 seeds per 1 m².
Cuttings: Dracaena cuttings are cut at the beginning of summer and planted in a greenhouse or greenhouse. Rooting occurs within 2-3 weeks.
Planting seedlings: Dracaena seedlings are planted in open ground in spring or autumn. Seedlings are planted at a distance of 2-3 m from each other.
4. Dracaena care
Watering: Dracaena needs regular watering, especially in hot weather. It is necessary to water the plants abundantly, without allowing the soil to dry out. However, it is important to ensure that water does not stagnate in the roots.
Feeding: Dracaena needs regular feeding. Plants need to be fed 2-3 times a month during the growing season. Mineral or organic fertilizers are used for fertilizing.
Pruning: Dracaena does not need pruning. However, it can be carried out to form the crown of the plant. Pruning is carried out in spring or autumn.
Diseases and pests: Dracaena is relatively resistant to diseases and pests. However, in some cases, plants may be attacked by the following pests:
- Spider mite: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
- Aphids: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to become deformed and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
5. Reproduction
Dracaena propagates by seeds, cuttings or layering.
Seed propagation: Seed propagation is carried out in the spring.
Cuttings: Cuttings are carried out throughout the growing season.
Layering: Layering can be done in spring or autumn.
Dracaena is used for landscaping parks, gardens and other areas. The plant is also well suited for growing in containers.
Additional Tips
- For abundant growth and development of dracaena, it is necessary to provide it with sufficient light and heat.
- Dracaena tolerates short-term droughts well, but during long periods without watering it can lose its leaves.
- In cold regions, dracaena must be covered for the winter. For shelter, you can use spruce branches, burlap or agrofibre.