Lemon Surprise Dracena

Lemon Surprise Dracena Care

Dracena 'lemon Surprise'

What is the plant

Dracaena Lemon Surprise is a tropical plant with upright canes and dark green, chartreuse, and white leaves, but the leaves have a slight twist or curl, giving this houseplant a little extra interest. Landscape Attributes. Dracaena Lemon Surprise is a tropical, upright evergreen that adds height and drama to interior plantings.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

5°C - 10°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Dracaenas require even moisture, good soil drainage, and cannot tolerate standing water. Your Dracaena Lemon Lime will tolerate low light but will thrive in medium to bright spots. Water your Dracaena when it appears the pot is getting dry, about once every 7-10 days. Watering frequency will depend on the amount of light and humidity around the plant.
Pruning
As your lemon-lime dracaena grows and sheds its lower leaves, trim them away to keep your plant looking tidy. If your plant grows taller than the space you have for it, you can always prune the stem at any point below the top rosette of leaves. The bare stem without any foliage attached may look harsh, but dracaena plants are very forgiving, and yours will soon produce more leaves. You can even press the top stem of the plant that you pruned into potting mix, keeping the medium evenly moist, and this top part will develop roots and form a new plant.
Fertilizer
Lemon-lime dracaena does not have a high fertility need, particularly if you use a potting mix that already contains a slow-release fertilizer. If you’re using a potting mix that does not contain fertilizer, choose a water-soluble fertilizer that’s formulated for foliage houseplants. Follow all label directions and recommendations, which may include diluting the product to half strength for dracaena plants. Generally, you’ll fertilize your plant when it’s actively growing in spring and summer and reduce or withhold fertilizer during fall and winter.

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Sunlight
Full sun, partial shade.
Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
Provide good air circulation, with temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).