dracaena

Dracaena is a genus of over 100 species from the Asparagaceae family, most of which are native to Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia

Light: dracaena Prefer bright, indirect, but many species can tolerate lower light conditions.

Water: Water when the top half of the soil has dried out. Dracaena are sensitive to salts and chloride/fluoride in water, so use distilled water, or let your tap water sit out overnight for the chemicals to evaporate.

Humidity: Normal household humidity is fine, though misting may prove helpful if the leaves have crispy, brown edges.

Soil: well-draining potting soil amended with peat is ideal.

Nutrients: Feed lightly at the beginning of spring, and periodically throughout the growing season, if needed. Do not feed during winter.

Pests/Diseases: Though relatively hardy, check and treat for scale, mealybugs, and spider mites if found. Overwatering can result in leaf spot and root rot.

Toxicity: Generally considered safe for humans, but poisonous to pets.

Note: Due to discoveries in the genetic makeup of plants, Dracaena now includes the plants previously contained in Sansevieria. For the purposes of clarity in care, we will classify them as Sansevieria in our resources.