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RE: Dragon Tree.

in #dracaena6 years ago (edited)

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The Dragon Tree

The Dragon Tree ranks among the most interesting and eye-catching plants. In cooler and medium warm climates these are popular like houseplants only.

The leathery, sword-shaped leaves are green. Grows very slowly and in 10 years reaches 1 m.
Dragon Tree is insensible against heat and air dryness. For this reason is perfect for central-heated rooms and winter gardens.

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If growing conditions are too hot or too dry, brown leaf points appear.

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There is very interesting variety of Dragon tree named "dragon’s blood" in ancient times due to its peculiar red sap, this tropical succulent tree is most unusual. It is native to just a small area on the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa.
In habitat they grow to a great age.

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Dragon’s Blood Trees produce an uncanny facsimile of mammalian blood when cut. A clever coincidence of nature, the sap is also extremely compatible with mammal bio-systems. For many thousands of years, experienced indigenous healers in South America have known about the powerful medicinal properties of this sap.

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Dragon’s Blood is viscous, deep red, and has an earthy aroma.

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