Dracaena ‘Song of Jamaica’

Dracaena reflexa (commonly called song of India or song of Jamaica) is widely grown as an ornamental plant and houseplant, valued for its richly coloured, evergreen leaves, and thick, irregular stems.

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Description

Dracaena→Song of India (Dracaena reflexa ‘Song of Jamaica’)

Botanical names:
Dracaena reflexa Accepted
Pleomele reflexa Synonym

 

General Plant Information
Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 6 to 15 feet
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Showy
Other: Small, orange-red berries.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1″
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots