Dracaena & Dragon Trees (Dracaena spp.)
Dracaena is a classic genus of durable architectural statement trees and canes. Featuring slender palm-like tufts (Dragon Trees) and ribbon-banded corn leaves (Janet Craig, Song of India), Dracaenas are celebrated for their high environmental resilience in low to medium indirect light.
Recent molecular taxonomic revisions by Kew Royal Botanic Gardens merged the former genus Sansevieria into Dracaena. Cane-forming Dracaenas store moisture in their woody stems and require minimal watering.
Stocked Dracaena Cultivars & Species
Explore foliage form, light benchmarks, and growth habits across our collection.
| Cultivar / Trade Name | Botanical Species | Foliage Characteristics | Light Preference | Growth Habit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tree (Marginata) | Dracaena marginata | Slender arching sword leaves with vibrant crimson red margins | Medium to bright indirect | Architectural Cane Tree |
| Song of India | Dracaena reflexa | Spiraled bright golden-yellow margins enclosing emerald green centers | Bright indirect light | Branching Shrub/Tree |
| Janet Craig Compacta | Dracaena fragrans | Glossy deep emerald broad leaves clustered tightly along woody stems | Low to medium indirect | Columnar Upright |
| White Jewel | Dracaena warneckii | Wide lanceolate leaves striped with clean white and silver-grey | Medium indirect | Upright Bush |
| Dracaena Tornado | Dracaena deremensis | Tightly twisted spiraling leaves with lime-green edges | Low to medium indirect | Compact Upright |
Dracaena Care at a Glance
Low to bright indirect light (100–600 fc). Avoid harsh direct sun which causes dry leaf bleached patches.
Allow top 50%–75% of potting soil to dry out between waterings. Highly sensitive to fluoride salts in tap water.
Well-draining, aerated houseplant mix: 60% potting soil, 25% coarse perlite, 15% pine bark.
40%–60% RH. Highly adaptable to average indoor residential humidity levels.
Currently Stocked Dracaena Varieties
Toxicity Notice for Pet Owners
Dracaena foliage contains steroidal saponins. If ingested by dogs or cats, it can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), salivation, loss of appetite, and pupil dilation in cats. Keep placed out of pet reach.
Scientific Calculators & Triage Lab
Calculate precise condition-based watering intervals, custom soil formulations, and diagnose yellowing leaf symptoms with our 10 interactive plant science algorithms.