Dracaena fragrans 'White Jewel' is a popular houseplant native to the tropics and belonging to the Asparagaceae family. The peculiarity of Dracaena is that it is able to purify the air from harmful toxins, but at the same time, it has poisonous juice that harms animals, so try not to let them near the plant.
Dracaena White Jewel Care
Dracaena fragrans 'White Jewel'
What is the plant
Dracaena White Jewel can be identified by the bright streaks of white that create contrast on the broad leaves. The variegated dark green leaves grow up to 9 in (25 cm) on long slender stems.
The plant grows slowly but can reach 6 ft (2 m) tall and up to 31 in (80 cm) wide when mature. Dracaena "White Jewel" is resistant to various diseases and pests, so these problems mostly do not bother it.
humidity
Normal
lighting
Part sun and part shade
temperature
16°C - 20°C
hardiness zone
10a - 12
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Once or twice a week, water the plant with distilled water, making sure that the top layer of the soil has time to dry. Use a moisture meter to monitor the moisture level in the soil.
Pruning
Gently remove old and wilted leaves from time to time to keep the plant healthy.
Fertilizer
Apply a water-soluble fertilizer once every two weeks in spring and summer, and once a month in autumn is sufficient.
Ease your plant care routine with PlantIn's personalized system.
Sunlight
Dracaena White Jewel needs light shade, so the best option would be to place it opposite a window, where the sun will not be too bright and direct, as this can cause burns.
Soil
Use a well-drained potting mix that contains organic matter.
Propagation
In the spring, cut off a few stem tips using a disinfected blade, then plant them in well-drained, moist soil and place them in a warm location.
Ease your plant care routine with PlantIn's personalized system.
Temperature
The best temperature for the plant is 60-75˚F (16-24°C). The temperature mustn't drop below 53˚F (12°C) as this can cause growth problems.
Container
A clay container with a sufficient number of drainage holes is best.
Fun fact
Dracaena leaves are often used in wedding bouquets.
What's wrong with your plant?
Popularity
1,747 people already have this plant 457 people have added this plant to their wishlists
Related Plants
Discover more plants with the list below
Popular articles
Want more articles?
