Dracaena
Dracaena have spiky spear- or grass-shaped leaves that grow cane stems. The final results are tufts of grassy leaves topping a cane tree. Dracaena is great for offices, doing its job of purifying the air during the nighttime hours.
Following DNA studies, the Sansevieria (snake plant) was recently brought into the Dracaena species
Most Popular Types
Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans), Dragon Tree plant (D. marginata), and Lucky Bamboo (D. sanderiana), and Cordyline.
Light
Bright, indirect light
Temperatures
While Dracaena can be kept on a porch during the summer, it is a tropical plant. It suffers when temps drop to 50°F.
Watering
Dracaena prefer to stay moist throughout the growing season (spring through fall). Water moderately in the winter. Mist the plants if they are grown in low humidity environments.
Toxicity
Toxic to dogs and cats.
Growth
Depending on the variety, Dracaena grows to a height of 2-10 ft.
Origin
Asia, Australia, and Africa
Propagation
Dracaena is most easily propagated by stem cuttings. Even sections of cane without leaves can be successful in rooting and producing new plants. These cuttings can be placed in moist soil or suspended in water until roots form.
Dormancy
Winter dormant
Dracaena sanderiana lucky bamboo
Lucky bamboo is not actually a type of bamboo… Dracaena Sanderiana is more closely related to snake plants.
Dracaena fragrans Victoria
Dracaena fragrans Victoria
Dracaena fragrans mass cane plant
Mass cane plant, Dracaena Fragrans, develops tall stems resembling bamboo.
Dracaena fragans tornado swirl
Dracaena Fragans tornado swirl has a unique spiral pattern to its leaves.
Dracaena draco dragon tree
The foliage of the Dracaena Draco dragon tree will rise on bamboo-like stalks.
Workshops at Growing Hobby
Workshop schedule set for after work hours and on Sunday afternoons. We now have central heating and air to make you more comfortable while you shop and attend workshops.