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Dracaena 'Song of India' features lance-shaped leaves of deep jade green that are generously outlined in creamy white, adding a radiant glow to this easy-care beauty. The reflexed leaves seem to be opening to the sun, but plants need only bright indirect light to thrive indoors.
Dracaena is a varied genus of trees and succulent shrubs in the Asparagus family originating in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, northern Australia, and Central America. Most of the species feature strappy or sword-like leaves which are often variegated. These low-maintenance houseplants are popular for their air-purifying qualities. They are known by such common names as Corn Plant (D. fragrans), Dragon Tree (D. marginata), and Song of India (D. reflexa). Leaves of all Dracaena species contain saponins, compounds that are toxic to dogs and cats if ingested.
Our houseplants appear generously sized in our photos. They are representative of the sizes we ship to you. For information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.
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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED
The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.
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Growing guide
Latin Name Pronunciation: druh-see' nuh
Dracaena is a varied genus of trees and succulent shrubs originating in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, northern Australia, and Central America. Leaves contain saponins, compounds that are toxic to dogs and cats. Keep plants out of reach of any pets. If accidentally ingested, Draceana Plants can cause vomiting, excessive salivation, loss of appetite, depression, and dilated pupils.
Light: Draceanas do best in medium to bright, indirect or filtered light, or morning light from an east-facing window. Although they will tolerate lower light levels, such as near a north-facing window, they will reach their best potential in brighter situations.
Watering: Evenly moist soil is best during the growing season, ensuring that the root ball does not dry out. In winter when your Dracaena is not actively growing, water only when soil feels dry to the touch 1" down, using tepid water and always making sure that excess water does not sit inside the saucer or cachepot.
Temperature: This adaptable plant does fine in typical, daytime household temperatures (65-75°F), and prefers no cooler than 55°F at night.
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced (18-18-18), water-soluble houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month during the growing season (generally April into September). Do not fertilize in winter.
Humidity: Moderate humidity is beneficial; leaf tips may turn brown if air is too dry. Keep away from radiators and vents that blow dry air from heating or air conditioning systems. Mist a few times a week to increase humidity, or set plants on top of pebbles in a tray with water (water level should be just below pebbles to prevent saturating soil in the pot), or run a humidifier nearby. Occasionally wiping leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust is beneficial.
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