Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 3-6 Feet

Are you looking for an easy-care plant that actually looks amazing? The Song of India Dracaena (Dracaena reflexa) features flashy foliage of smooth, narrow, lemon-lime leaves. It has a strong upright growth habit, and the leaves are arranged in a whorl pattern around the stem.

This slow grower is a tropical tree native to islands of Mozambique and Madagascar. Song of India grows about four inches per year, and indoors can reach a maximum height of 3 to 6 feet tall, and in the wild can reach 18 feet tall.

Best Locations For Growing Song Of India Dracaena

This plant will fit perfectly on a desktop or bookshelf and won’t quickly outgrow its home. Song of India is perfect for the novice gardener and looks great as a table plant in the home or office, or as a floor plant if you find a larger specimen. Be sure to keep this plant away from curious pets and kids because it is known to be slightly toxic.

Song Of India Dracaena Sunlight Requirements

To keep your Dracaena healthy, provide it with adequate bright indirect light. Avoid placing your plant in direct sun, as it may scorch the leaves. Not enough light could lead to a less vibrant, leggy plant. You will want to ensure that your plant gets at least four hours of sunlight per day.

Song Of India Dracaena Care

Provide your Song of India Dracaena with a quick-draining potting soil to prevent overwatering. If your soil blend feels too heavy and drains poorly, consider adding some coarse sand or perlite to the mix. This plant is typically “self-pruning” and will shed old leaves for new ones. Use sharp, clean gardening shears to trim this plant if you’d like a more bushy, full shape.

Watering Song Of India Dracaena

This plant prefers to dry out between waterings, so wait until the soil looks and feels dry and then give it a good soak. Song of India requires less water in the winter. Dracaena loves high humidity levels and would benefit from a humidity tray or regular misting.

Feeding Song Of India Dracaena

When your Song of India plant is actively growing during the spring and summer, fertilize it with a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer. Feed every two weeks during the growing season and hold off on feeding during the winter.

Song Of India Dracaena Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - Let the soil dry completely, then, water deeply.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 3-6 feet

Mature Spread: 3-8 feet

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): White

Flower Shade/Description: White

Fragrant:

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow

Foliage Description: Yellow and Green

Temperature: 65° - 75°F (18° - 24°C)

Humidity: 75% Or Above

Common Name: Song Of India Dracaena

Other Name(s): Dragon Tree

Scientific Name: Dracaena reflexa 'Variegata'

Plant Type: House Plant

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Song Of India Dracaena

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Song Of India Dracaena Sunlight Requirements