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Dracaena arborea

The tree dracaena of wet west and west-central Africa, a true tree that reaches 20-30 m with a trunk up to 30 cm across and strap-like leaves 40-150 cm long in terminal tufts. Wild records run from near sea level to about 1550 m (median about 540 m), from Guinea to Angola and São Tomé. Indoors it is grown as a young plant and is treated much like other shade-tolerant tropical dracaenas.

Dracaena arborea
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At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

A tree of wet tropical forest, growing up through the understory into the canopy. Young plants start in forest shade and adults reach bright light. It is also planted to mark graves in Cameroon.

Measured GBIF records run from 10 to 1550 m, median about 540 m (370 records with elevation).

AngolaCameroonCentral African RepublicCongoDR CongoEquatorial GuineaGabonGhanaGuineaGulf of Guinea Is.Ivory CoastLiberiaNigeriaSierra LeoneTogo

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✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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