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- Cultivate a dragon tree as bonsai
- The classic houseplant
- Why a dragon tree is not visually good for the typical bonsai
- Educate the dragon tree itself to bonsai
- Tips
The dragon tree is not ideal for bonsai breeding
Cultivate a dragon tree as bonsai
A dragon tree is in this country mostly in the trade as a potted house plant with a height of about 30 to 40 cm purchased, but can reach a considerable size over the years but depending on subspecies. There are some good arguments against, but also for the culture of a dragon tree as bonsai.
The classic houseplant
There are a few reasons why the dragon tree can be found in so many offices in Europe and in many private households:
While many other plants in the house throughout the year need temperature and care adjustments during the period of annual hibernation, the dragon tree is pleased about always relatively even temperatures between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius and a rather high humidity.
Why a dragon tree is not visually good for the typical bonsai
For the project of bonsai culture, which is actually planned for decades, plant varieties are generally selected that have particularly small leaves and flowers. Thus, as the trunk becomes thicker and the size suitable for a room becomes much easier, the illusion of a tree in miniature form is aroused. Dragon trees are so purely visually with their very long, narrow leaves only with much good will at all suitable as a bonsai material. Strictly speaking, the dragon trees are not even trees. However, with their unbranched trunks, they almost look like miniature palm trees. Therefore, it can be appealing to cultivate a small series of "bonsai palms" in a bowl on the desk in order to briefly dream of different kinds of longing vacations in everyday life.
Educate the dragon tree itself to bonsai
The practical thing about the dragon tree when it comes to trying a dragon tree bonsai: you do not necessarily have to start with a very young specimen, as is often the case with other types of bonsai. Dragon trees do not necessarily take it for their owners, if their trunks are simply cut off at the desired height. So you can also prune an older dragon tree uncomplicated on a bonsaiugliches measure. However, after trimming the roots and repotting them in a bonsai pot, wait a few weeks before adjusting the top of the dragon tree to the desired size.
Tips
Dragon trees do not tolerate direct sunlight unless it's a red-leaved species. Nevertheless, a dragon tree bonsai should not be too dark, otherwise it will stretch out in a bonsai-negative way and grow faster ,