Botanical Name: Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii'
Common Name: Warneckii Dracaena, Striped Dracaena Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a single trunked, upright plant forming erect canes when mature; usually seen in a large grouping of several large plants in a pot Height to 15' Spread to 4' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure indoor tolerates low light indoors; prefers warm temperatures Soil average potting soil Hardiness gets tip-burn if humidity is too low Morphology: Leaves dark green, lanceolate to 2' long with two submarginal white stripes, somewhat striped in leaf center Flowers panicle of dark red flowers – rarely seen Fruit orange berry Propagation: stem cuttings, air layering Usage: upright potted plant – frequently used in groups of 3 or 4 to form a specimen plant. Often used as a large, tree-like accent. Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, twice monthly Pruning remove dead leaves – trim off damaged parts of leaves Pests/Diseases tip-burn from salty water or hot, dry conditions Origin: Tropical America Family: Agavaceae Notes: |
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