dracaena reflexa
'song of jamaica'

Care level

Medium

Variegation

Central pattern

This variety displays leaves with a distinctive color pattern, featuring lighter green centers contrasted by darker green borders. Sometimes, the variegation includes stripes of dark green within the lighter central area of the leaves.

Care & maintenance

Light

Moderate indirect light

All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.

Temperature

Moderate (15°C - 24°C)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 60% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

Click on the soil name for more information.

Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
Cat
Dog
Human
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The dracaena song of jamaica cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

The best propagation method for this specie is Stem or tip cutting.
Alternatively, you can also try the following methods:

Origin & references

Created from plant selection.
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