Description
Dracaena fragrans indoor plant is one of the many varieties of Dracaena fragrans.
It is widely used as indoor, residential and commercial buildings in Dubai and UAE.
It is native to throughout tropical Africa.
Description
Dracaena fragrans indoor plant is a slow growing shrub, mature specimens reaching 10m.
Stems may reach up to 30 cm diameter on old plants; in forest habitats they may become horizontal with erect side branches.
The leaves of Dracaena fragrans indoor plant are glossy green, lanceolate, 20–150 cm long and 2–12 cm wide;
small leaves are erect to spreading, and larger leaves usually drooping under their weight.
they are highly fragrant.
The fruit is an orange-red berry 1–2 cm diameter, containing several seeds.
Care
- Water when the top layer of soil is 1-2 inches dry. Touch soil with fingers to check if soil is dry.
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- Always give room temperate water.
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- Yellow leaves are indication of under watering and Brown edges of a green leaf indicate overwatering.
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- Be mindful of fluoride levels in water. Use distilled water is possible.
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- Fertilize with indoor fertilizer every 2 – 3 months
Plant Type |
Dracaena Fragrans |
Light Requirements |
Medium to Low Indirect Light |
Watering Frequency |
When top inch of soil is dry |
Growth Habit |
Upright, Tree-like |
Foliage Color |
Green with potential variegation |
Air Purification |
Excellent |
Pet Friendly |
No (mildly toxic if ingested) |
Potting Soil |
Well-draining mix |
Maturity Height |
Up to 6 feet indoors |
Origin |
Tropical Africa |