Overview
Dracaena is a columnar upright, bushy houseplants in the genus Dracaena, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracaena grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Dracaena, commonly known as dragon tree, is a perennial evergreen plant from the Asparagaceae family. It features a columnar upright or bushy habit with few branches supporting long, narrow to lanceolate leaves clustered at the ends. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. This cultivar is hardy to H1a, making it ideal for indoor environments such as houses, conservatories, and greenhouses. It requires staking when young and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings or leafless stem sections.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dracaena
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Dracaena size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dracaena
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, Leafless stem sections
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Glasshouse red spider mite, Thrips, Mealybugs
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dracaena?
Dracaena prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracaena need?
Dracaena grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Dracaena hardy in the UK?
Dracaena has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Dracaena?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Leafless stem sections.
More in the Dracaena genus
- Dracaena 'Red Edge'
- Dracaena aletriformislarge-leaved dragon tree
- Dracaena angustifolia
- Dracaena aubryanaBremen ti
- Dracaena braunii
- Dracaena draco subsp. ajgal
- Dracaena fragrans 'Paloma'PBR
- Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Bausei' (v)
