How to tend a Dracaena sanderiana

Also known as: Pleomele poggei (Engl.) N.E.Br., Pleomele sanderiana (Mast.) N.E.Br., Pleomele braunii (Engl.) N.E.Br., Dracaena poggei Engl., Dracaena sanderiana Sander, Dracaena vanderystii De Wild., Dracaena litoralis Mwachala & Eb.Fisch.

Watering

Like wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Like half shade, avoid strong direct light, put in places with scattered light

Soil

Well-drained sandy loam or hydroponics

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, in summer and autumn apply fertilizers once monthly

Pruning

Remove dead, yellowish and disease leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Africa
Category
Agavaceae, Dracaena
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, sometimes flowers, yellow green flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color emerald green
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