Striped dracaena

Striped dracaena Care

Dracaena deremensis "Warneckii"

What is the plant

Add to your collection of indoor plants a bright green beauty with contrasting leaves that is not at all capricious in care.

Dracaena deremensis "Warneckii" is also known as a Dragon Plant, Corn Plant, or Female Dragon. This plant was cultivated from the tropical plant over 200 years ago and came from Africa.

Today it's a popular houseplant with bright green leaves. It can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 m) tall and 30 inches (75 cm) wide.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Hard

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This plant does not need a lot of water, so always wait until the top layer of soil dries out. For watering, use purified water, ideally distilled.
Pruning
This plant accepts pruning without problems, although it does not require it. You can remove dead leaves or mold your Dracaena into the desired shape.
Fertilizer
It is necessary to provide the plant with additional nutrients during the growing period. To do this, use a balanced fertilizer once or twice a month.

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Sunlight
Dracaena deremensis prefers to grow in low or medium indirect light but cannot withstand direct sunlight. Therefore, put a pot with plants on the West or North windowsill or in the middle of the room.
Soil
Choose well-draining soil with plenty of nutrients. You can take universal soil for leafy plants and add perlite or peat to make it looser.
Propagation
You can propagate the plant using top cuttings or side cuttings. To do this, cut the cuttings with disinfected garden shears and place them in clean water, which must be changed regularly. In a few weeks, you will see the roots.

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Temperature
Warneckii does best at 60-70°F (15-21ºC) but will not tolerate cold temperatures. Therefore, keep the plant away from drafts.
Container
Dracaena deremensis "Warneckii" grows slowly, like most plants of its identification. Therefore, it should be transplanted once every three years, choosing a slightly larger container with drainage holes. The material of the pot does not matter.
Fun fact
This plant filters airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde.