Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 4 Feet

For an unusual Dracaena with a twist, look no further than Tornado Dracaena. With its dark-green leaves and lime-yellow margins in a spiral shape, it is bound to draw interest wherever it is placed. As a young plant, Tornado is compact and perfect for growing on a table; with time, it will mature into a floor-standing stemmed plant. The Tornado Dracaena is a great low-maintenance plant that will provide interest for years to come.

Best Locations For Growing Tornado Dracaena

The Tornado Dracaena will happily grow in any room with average room temperatures and humidity levels. However, this plant is toxic to animals and should be grown away from any pets. It is not considered poisonous to humans, but should not be ingested and care should be taken if children are present.

Tornado Dracaena Sunlight Requirements

This plant is tolerant of most lighting conditions and will grow in low to bright indirect light. As with most houseplants, it is best to avoid a south-facing window as the harsh midday sun can damage the foliage.

Tornado Dracaena Care

Over time the lower leaves can turn brown and look unsightly; these dead leaves along with any that are damaged can be cut away with a sharp and clean knife or scissors. The Tornado Dracaena prefers to be kept warm and out of any drafts. Do not let the temperature fall below 55 °F as the plant will struggle, a temperature range of 65-80 °F is recommended. Tolerating normal indoor humidity levels, this plant can also be grown in a dry indoor space but will need regular misting to keep it from drying out.

Watering Tornado Dracaena

The Tornado Dracaena is fairly drought tolerant and should be watered only when the top layer of soil has dried out. After watering, allow the soil to drain completely; overly wet soil can lead to blackening of the foliage tips.

Feeding Tornado Dracaena

Being relatively slow growing, the Tornado Dracaena is not a hungry plant. However, to promote healthy growth, it can be fed monthly from May to September with a balanced houseplant fertilizer at half the recommended strength.

Tornado Dracaena Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light

Care Requirements: Easy

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

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: Low

Habit: Mounded

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 4 feet

Mature Spread: 3 feet

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type: Variegated

Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow

Foliage Description: Bright Greenish-Yellow Variegation

Temperature: 60° - 77°F (16° - 25°C)

Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)

Common Name: Tornado Dracaena

Other Name(s): Tornado

Scientific Name: Dracaena fragrans 'Tornado'

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Dracaena_Tornado-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.

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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.

Tornado Dracaena