Do dragon trees grow fast?

The dragon trees, Dracaena marginata, by their scientific name, are part of the Dracaena family and even though they highly resemble a tree, and are also commonly called dragon trees. From a scientific point of view, they are considered and classified as house plants.

So, do dragon trees grow fast?

To release the answer of this question early in the article, no, dragon trees do not grow fast. In fact, dragon trees are usually growing really slow, but in exchange they grow to be very tall, even up to eight feet tall, and like every other plant its growth is influenced by many factors regarding your care for it.

What can slow your dragon tree growth?

When it comes to the development of your dragon tree and not only, but plants in general, there are many external factors that are playing a huge role in slowing its growth.

There are two main things that will definitely negatively influence the growth of your dragon tree:

One of the factors is placing your dragon tree in the wrong type of sunlight. Dragon trees love low-light environments, therefore, they should be only kept in a room with indirect sunlight such as a kitchen or bathroom for example. Placing your dragon tree in direct sunlight can cause it to damage its leaves with burns.

Another external factor is overwatering your plant. Dragon trees should always be underwatered, watering your plant excessively should be strictly avoided since it can result in killing your plant, not only slowing its growth. Also, it is crucial for your pot’s plant to have drainage holes, without them the excess of water will remain in the ground and cause your plant’s roots to rot.

This is also the reason why dragon trees are perfect plants for beginners, they do not need to be watered more than once a week.

One thing that can actually help with the growth process of your dragon tree is fertilizer. Feeding your plant in certain seasons can help boost the growth. The plant should be fertilized once or twice a month, every two weeks, in spring and fall. You can always use indoor plant food from different garden centers around you or use a home-made recipe such as coffee grounds which are very good for its valuable nutrients.