Song Of Jamaica Care

Keep the soil on the dry side, very slightly moist at the most and allow the top quarter of the soil to dry out before watering again - if in doubt, rather not water. Water less in winter time.

Prune early in spring, before a new flush of growth begins, and prevent spread of plant disease by wiping your pruning knife or shears in rubbing alcohol between cuts.

Fertilize a "Song of Jamaica" plant every month during its growing season, which is generally in spring through summer. Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 formula, diluted at a rate of 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water, but check the product label for additional directions.

This full foliage plant likes to be in bright, indirect light best but will tolerate levels of medium to medium-low light conditions as well. Follow these instructions to keep your Song of Jamaica Plant healthy and happy.

Follow these instructions to keep your Song of Jamaica Plant healthy and happy. Water: Keep the soil on the dry side, very slightly moist at the most and allow the top quarter of the soil to dry out before watering again - if in doubt, rather not water. Water less in winter time. Light: Bright, indirect light.

Dracaena pleomele plants are hardy to USDA hardiness zones 10 – 11. They do well in normal room temperatures, which are around 65° – 75° degrees Fahrenheit (18° C – 24° C).

Toxic. The Dracaena is a slightly poisonous plant. Eating leaves from some of our four-legged friends can lead to stomach problems. Dracaena reflexa (commonly called song of India or song of Jamaica) is a tree native to Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, and other nearby islands of the Indian Ocean. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant and houseplant, valued for its richly coloured, evergreen leaves, and thick, irregular stems.

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