Dragons Blood - Seed Packet

You are purchasing a seed packet of 5 fresh Dracaena draco (dragons blood tree).

Yes, this is the same plant that produces dragons blood resin that is highly sought out for its hypnotic scent and uses in incense making. As the seedling ages into a larger tree you will be able to harvest resin (sap) to make incense, soaps, perfumes, cosmetics, and other medicinal uses.

Dracaena draco seeds are erratic germinators and require patience. Start the seed in late winter and plant the seedling out in spring. Follow directions below to get a higher germination rate.

Suggested Germination:

In order for the seed to germinate you will first need to scarify the seed. You can do this a few ways. One being simply chipping away a small surface piece or through cold stratification (placing in 50F temps) for a period of time. This will weaken the outer coating of the seed to allow moisture to enter the embryo.

Maintain moisture and place in soilless mediums such as sand or peat moss. Dracaena draco seeds require light to germinate so barely cover it with sand. This top layer, although thin, prevents the top of the seed from drying. Spritz it often with water from spray bottle.

The tree’s seeds, then, require warm, moist soil to germinate. The best way to provide these conditions is by using a heat mat to provide bottom heat to the planting medium. Set mat’s thermostat to between 77 and 85 degrees, set it in a sunny area and then place the germination container on top.

Note: these type of seeds can take several weeks to germinate so patience is required. Continue to keep the seed moist but not damp to avoid seed rot.