Dracaena surculosa
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- dra-SEE-nah sur-ku-LO-sa
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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This slow-growing evergreen plant is typically grown as a house plant for its stunning variegated foliage and tropical look. Thin branches produce leaves that are dark green with spots of cream. New leaves appear as tightly rolled cones. Trim old stems occasionally to rejuvenate growth and to keep the plant at the desired height.
Dracena requires bright but not direct light and the leaves will brown or drop if the light is too high or low. Keep the soil moist during the regular growing season and cut back in the winter. Do not over pot as it likes to be snug in its pot. Does best if provided with humidity as misting or sitting on a pebble tray with water.
Pest: Root mealybugs can stunt growth.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Florida beauty
Densely spotted leaves - Kellery
Thicker leaves
- Florida beauty
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Florida beauty
Densely spotted leaves - Kellery
Thicker leaves
- Florida beauty
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Dracaena
- Species:
- surculosa
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- West Tropical Africa
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Poisonous
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 9a, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Orange
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Type:
- Berry
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- fruits are globose berries of about 1/2 inch in diameter of a reddish-orange color. Doesn't flower or have berries as a house plant.
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Flowers:
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- 2.5-3-inch long blooms with small white flowers, pleasantly fragrant during the night. It doesn't flower as a house plant.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Variegated
- White
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Long-lasting
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- 3-inch leaves are dark green with spots of cream. New leaves appear as tightly rolled cones
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Problems:
- Poisonous to Humans
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
