The Brazil trunk is a magnificent plant, easy to care for and with a beautiful structure. It is preferred by those who want a plant with a certain height and green, but that does not take up too much space. The trunk of Brazil grows very well indoors and with a little attention it will transform into a tall plant, with beautiful foliage, always ready to purify the environment.
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Learn everything you need to know about caring for the Brazil trunk in this quick and easy guide.
Curiosities about the Brazil Trunk
- This plant is very famous because it was one of the plants used by NASA in its air purification experiment. Dracena was found to remove certain types of microparticles from the air, including benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and trichloroethylene, among other toxic substances.
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- It arrived in Europe in the 18th century, where it became popular for its cute color and long, elegant lines.
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- Despite its wonderful purifying properties, it is toxic if ingested by dogs or cats. Be careful if your pets nibble on plants or leave it out of reach.
- This plant is slow growing, but can reach 2 meters in height if you are careless. You can trim the logs when you see that it is reaching the height you want.
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- The trunk of Brazil is known in many countries as the common name of "trunk of happiness" and it is said that it brings good luck and fortune to have one decorated with a red ribbon.
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How to Care
for the Brazil TrunkWatering With the Brazil Trunk less is more. It is preferable to leave it a little dry than to overdo it with water and risk rotting the roots. Wait until the substrate looks dry before watering again. Check once a week, maybe in summer you should water a couple of times a week although don't be surprised if you notice that it is needed. In winter, you should reduce the frequency of watering.
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Check the leaves, they are the ones that will tell you if it is missing or too much water. If they are droopy, wrinkled and sad, they lack water but if they get brown stains, it means that they have too much.
Humidity
Dracena Fragans comes from humid environments, so it can emulate this environment in a variety of ways. The simplest is by grouping plants, this allows all of them to create a humid microenvironment in the space, it is also the perfect excuse to have a couple more plants.
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Another trick is to use a sprinkler with water once a week, this has the advantage that it helps remove the dust that can accumulate on the leaves.
Lighting
Native to African tropical forests, the Brazil trunk requires abundant indirect illumination. Remember that in its natural habitat it is protected by the tallest trees, so direct sunlight will burn its leaves. Being such a hardy species, it can survive indoors, in the shade, but always remember to provide it with a good source of light.
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The sheets will tell you if the place where you have placed it is the right one. If you have too much light, the leaves will discolor and start to burn; But if it has little light, the leaves will be very small and you will lose the nice lines that decorate it.
Substrate
The most important substrate for the Brazil Trunk is that it has good drainage. Always place pebbles or gravel at the bottom of the pot and use a good universal plant substrate.
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As for fertilizers, you can add an organic or balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer), you don't need to do it in winter.
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Transplants
The transplant can be done once a year, at most every two or three years. The truth will depend on how far your plant has developed. The important thing is that you have enough space for your roots.
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It is recommended to transplant at the beginning of spring to take advantage of the growing season.
Pruning and propagation
The leaves that die naturally will turn brown and you can remove them by pulling downwards, keeping your hand as close to the trunk as possible. This way you will detach it easily and will not damage the trunk. For pruning, you can cut the trunk to the height you want with a sharp instrument. That little piece of trunk that you have cut you can place in a container with water to stimulate the growth of roots and then transplant it. Another way to propagate the Brazil trunk is by cutting off the entire leaf cluster and placing it in substrate.
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Taking care of a Brazil Trunk is quite simple, it does not require overly elaborate care or a pruning and watering calendar. Remember something for when your new plant arrives home: location is critical. Once you have the right place for your Dracena, keeping it alive and radiant will be a breeze.