Dracaena sanderiana
Dracaena are native to Africa, Asia – corn plant and nurseries in Florida. Plant leaves might be oval or lance-formed, and from three to 24 inches lengthy. Dracaena leaves vary colored from emerald to graygreen, with whitened or yellow stripes, or might be mottled with creamy yellow spots.
Stripes on leaves become wider under low light levels. Dracaena will go to several different heights, depending on the variety. Florida beauty grows form 6 to 12 inches high. Other variety may grow from 2 to 5 feet tall. Another popular variety of Dracaena is glod dust.
Plant care tips:
- Medium to hight light are required to produce the greatest leaf color. Avoid full sun locations to prevent leaf burn.
- Keep plant soil moist, but don’t overwater. Avoid using water containing fluorides as tip burn or leaf spotting will result.
- Maintain temperatures 65 to 80 F.
- Apply fertilizer to most Dracaena every 3 to 4 months.
