Succulent Dracaena Draco (Yucca | Dragon tree) | Multi-Stem

Dracaena draco, commonly known as the dragon tree or Canary Islands dragon tree, is a striking and slow-growing plant native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and parts of western Morocco. Here are some key facts about it:

🌿 Overview
Scientific name: Dracaena draco

Common names: Dragon tree, Canary Islands dragon tree

Family: Asparagaceae (formerly placed in Agavaceae)

Native range: Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Madeira, and western Morocco

🌱 Appearance
Form: A tree-like monocot with a thick trunk and umbrella-shaped canopy.

Height: Can reach up to 12 meters (40 feet) or more.

Leaves: Sword-shaped, blue-green, growing in dense rosettes.

Growth: Very slow; can live for hundreds of years.

Trunk: Produces a red resin known as dragon’s blood when cut or wounded.

🧪 Interesting Traits
Dragon’s Blood: The resin has been used historically in medicine, varnishes, and dyes.

Longevity: Some specimens are centuries old, like the famous "El Drago Milenario" in Tenerife, believed to be 800–1,000 years old.

Branching: Occurs after flowering, giving the tree its distinctive umbrella shape.

🌞 Care (for potted/ornamental use)
Light: Bright, indirect light to full sun.

Water: Drought-tolerant; allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Temperature: Prefers warm climates, not frost-tolerant.

Soil: Well-draining, sandy or cactus mix.