Dragon Tail Plant Care Tips

If you want to keep this lovely plant growing and flourishing, you’ll need to know a few dragon tail plant care tips. It thrives best in tropical climates, so you can place it outdoors in a protected spot or indoors in a dappled shade area.

Watering needs are relatively low for a houseplant, but you must water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. Avoid watering too much and allowing the soil to dry between waterings as this can cause root rot.

Watering

The Epipremnum pinnatum, also known as dragon tail pothos or silver vine, can get quite large if you give it the proper care. It is a tropical plant that loves warm temperatures.

This plant grows well in a bright, sunny room but can also tolerate some shade. You can place it near an east facing window which will give it morning light or in a south-facing window that gets sun during the day.

To keep your dragon tail plants healthy and looking good, make sure you water it regularly. The plant prefers moderate watering but you can also dribble some moisture directly onto the soil surface.

Alternatively, you can mist the leaves with lukewarm water to increase air humidity. If the plant leaves are yellowing or wilted, you might need to water more often.

This plant grows best when placed in a moist but well-draining potting soil mix. You can use a commercial potting soil designed for houseplants or make your own by mixing equal parts of peat moss, perlite and vermiculite.

Light

Dragon tail plants grow best in a spot that provides bright indirect light. This can be indoors or outdoors.

During the hotter months of the year, direct sunlight can scorch the leaves so it’s important to move your plant into a less sunny position. A translucent curtained window works well.

Aside from being a decorative houseplant, this plant also removes poisonous substances from the air, making it a great air purifier.

It also helps reduce the concentration of nicotine in the air. This makes it a very effective air freshener and a good addition to homes that have a smoker in the family.

To keep it looking its best, water only when the top two inches of soil is dry and avoid overwatering. Check your topsoil every week for moisture by inserting your finger in it.

Humidity

Humidity is one of the most important factors in growing plants. It affects growth, the way leaves look and feel, and even how your plant behaves.

Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air. This varies from place to place due to temperature.

Usually, relative humidity (RH) is expressed as a percentage. This is a measurement of the amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of water vapor that an air pocket can hold at a given temperature.

Absolute humidity is another measure of humidity that can be more accurate than RH because it takes into account the total mass of water vapor in a given air volume, regardless of the temperature.

Dragon tail plants like warm, humid environments and thrive when their humidity is consistently high. They also love the right light and soil pH.

Feeding

Dragon tail plants (Epipremnum pinnatum) are a great plant to have indoors as they are easy to care for and are an excellent natural air purifier. They are also a good choice for people who are allergic to other houseplants.

The best way to keep this tropical happy is to use a soil mix that is moisture retentive but well-draining, such as a combination of organic potting mix and perlite or pumice. Water only when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch.

Another important aspect of dragon tail plant care is to make sure that it is receiving the right amount of light. If the leaves appear stringy and stretching, this is a sign that they are not receiving enough light.

It is also important to make sure that the roots are not exposed to too much fertilizer. Over-fertilizing your Dragon Tail will starve the roots of oxygen and can lead to root rot.