Dracaena reflexa (Song of India)
Posted: July 15th, 2013, 3:34 am
| Botanical Name | Dracaena reflexa |
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Local Name in Urdu | None |
| Common Name | Dracaena |
| Life Cycle | Evergreen |
| Cultivar Name | None |
| Fragrant or Not | rarely flowers |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Bush |
| Height | May grow very tall, house hold plants are around 5-6 feet |
| Spacing | NA |
| Flowering Months | Said to flower in winter |
| Flower Color | Very small white flowers |
| Growing Areas | Tropical plant, any warm area |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Shade to full sun |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic ~ 6.5 |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, air layering |
| Uses | Ornamental |
| Other Details | Dracaena has very attractive foliage with yellow and green stripes. The name Dracaena is an interesting name as it literally means a female dragon! It is commonly known as Song of India in the west probably because of its place of origin. Draceana, like another popular foliage plant Cordyline is a monocot. It is a pest free plant. It is up to you to trim it or let it grow tall. Taller plants will need some support.The flowers are not attractive like most monocot plants. It has orange roots. Image by M. Munir |
