Healthy Dracaena Song of India

Song Of India Dracaena

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  • 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
SKU:
Dracaena_Song.Of.India-HP

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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.

1 Review - Song Of India Dracaena Show Reviews

  • 4
    needs to repot

    Posted by Veronica Hardy on Dec 14, 2022

    From what I can tell, the plant is healthy, but appears to have been rooted in soil that is very shallow and loose. It has not grown much in the few weeks that I have had it.