dracaena
deremensis
deremensis
Care level
Easy
This elegant tower of green features long, arching leaves with beautiful stripes that can vary from dark green to lime or cream, depending on the variety. Unlike its more finicky tropical cousins, it's incredibly forgiving of less-than-perfect conditions and can thrive even in offices with fluorescent lighting.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
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
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
Features
Size & growth
Large
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The dracaena deremensis can 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.