Description
This dracaena comes from the jungles of East Africa (and Madagascar). Indoors it grows to 60–70 cm, while in the wild it reaches several metres.
This species forms a plume of narrow, long, green, pointed leaves. Varieties differ in leaf colour, for example:
'Bicolor' – green with yellowish margins,
'Tricolor' – pink, cream and green,
'Colorama' – red and pink.
Requirements
Like other dracaenas, it is easy to grow and fairly tolerant of unfavourable conditions.
Propagation
Dracaena is propagated from tip cuttings or by cutting the main stem into sections.
Care
It likes humid air, so it is good to mist the plant, especially on warm days. It is best placed in a bright spot, but out of direct sun. In winter the temperature should not fall below 15°C.
Water moderately, once a week, and less often in winter, so that the soil does not dry out too much.
Repot young plants every spring and older ones every 2–3 years. The new pot should be no more than one size larger than the previous one. During the season feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser; stop feeding during the rest period.