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Dracaena

Dracaena

Dracaena is part of the Dracaena genus. Its scientific name is Dracaena.

This plant is toxic to pets. 1

Dracaena grows as an annual/perennial and is an ornamental. Being an annual / perennial plant, it tends to grow either as a single season plant, or a plant that can stay in your garden for many years. Normally grows with a erect habit.

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How to grow Dracaena

  • Dappled Sun

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  • Medium

Moderate light away from direct sunlight (filtered). Place a tray of pebbles under plant to increase humidity. Mist once a week. Let soil partially dry out before watering. If you cannot feel moisture in top half of soil, it’s time to water.

A dappled sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Dracaena is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing Dracaena from seed

Transplanting Dracaena

Companion plants for Dracaena

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Dracaena so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Dracaena

These plants will not grow well with Dracaena so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Dracaena problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Dracaena plants:

Other names for Dracaena

Latest Dracaena Reviews

  • 16 Apr 2013
    Reviewed

    mermaiden mermaiden's 2 "Lucky Bamboo" was Reviewed day

    If you want a low maintenance plant that doesn’t have high light requirements, this will do. It grows as happily for me in water as it does in a pot of soil. If it gets too big indoors just break it off and start a new one from that part!

    4 stars

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Dracaena care instructions

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