Species striped dracaena Guide
pale-green leaves with pale-green veins

striped dracaena

Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight'

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Air Layering Propagation,Stem Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 12

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

part shade,part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Indoors:

Yes

watering

Striped dracaena (Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight') should be watered once every 10-14 days, and the pot should be watered until water flows out the bottom of the pot. It is recommended to only water once the soil has gone dry, as over watering can result in root rot. It is important to avoid getting any water on the leaves, as it can burn them. Additionally, it is recommended to mist the leaves occasionally to keep them looking healthy.

sunlight

Striped dracaena (Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight') prefers bright, indirect light and will tolerate low light. It needs at least 4 hours of good light each day. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, so try to avoid direct sun for this species. When growing indoors, you can position the plant near a south- or east-facing window to provide it with the best light possible. If the plant is positioned too far away from a window, you can use a grow light to ensure your dracaena gets enough sunlight.

pruning

Striped Dracaena should be pruned only when it has grown too large for the space. Generally they do not need to be pruned, but if you must remove some growth, prune 1 or 2 stems back to the desired height in the late summer or early fall. Make sure you use sharp shears and make your cut just above a leaf node so that new growth can sprout from the stem. Pruning more than a couple of stems can be too severe, so it is best to avoid over-pruning.