Dracaena tamaranae, the drago de Gran Canaria, is a rare dragon tree endemic to the southern cliffs of Gran Canaria, reaching over 8 m tall. It is a xerophytic species of dry, rocky sites, so it is grown outdoors in warm, dry climates rather than as a typical houseplant.
Family
Asparagaceae (Asparagus family)
Grows as
Tree
Light
Full sun
Water
Water sparingly and let the soil dry out fully between waterings; it tolerates drought far better than overwatering.
Soil
Fast-draining, gritty or sandy mix with added grit or pumice.
Temperature
15–30 °C; protect below 5 °C
How easy
Moderate
Safety
Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
Native range
Canary Is. (SW. Gran Canaria)
Climate
subtropical
About
Dracaena tamaranae, or drago de Gran Canaria, is a species of flowering plant endemic to the island of Gran Canaria, related to the dragon tree, Dracaena draco, and other species of Dracaena from East Africa. Since 1972, specimens of dragon tree have been identified in Gran Canaria with certain peculiarities. These were initially identified as specimens of Dracaena draco. However, a more detailed study concluded that it corresponded to a new species.
Where it grows
The dragon trees found are in the south of the island of Gran Canaria, in a more xeric zone than usual for Dracaena draco.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.