Overview

Dracaena braunii is a columnar upright, bushy houseplants in the genus Dracaena, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracaena braunii 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. It is native to Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

About

Dracaena braunii is an evergreen houseplant in the Asparagaceae with a columnar, often compact multi-stemmed habit, originating from central African forests. It grows in full sun to partial shade and favours loam or sandy substrates kept moist but well-drained. In the UK it is tender (H1a) and is best kept under glass or indoors on a south-, east- or west-facing aspect in a sheltered spot. It flowers in spring and summer.

About the genus

Dracaena is a genus of about 200–220 species of trees and woody shrubs. The formerly accepted genera Pleomele and Sansevieria are now included in Dracaena. In the APG IV classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Convallarioideae.

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In the garden

Dracaena braunii is an evergreen member of the Asparagaceae, native to Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Its growth tends to be columnar and relatively compact, making it suitable for container culture in conservatories or indoors where temperature and shelter can be maintained. Position the plant where it receives full sun to partial shade; south-, east- or west-facing windows or an attached conservatory provide the bright conditions it prefers without exposure to cold winds. Use a loam-based mix with some sand or grit to ensure good structure and drainage, and keep the medium consistently moist but never waterlogged. The species tolerates a wide soil pH range from acid to alkaline. Registered as H1a, Dracaena braunii is tender in UK terms and should remain in heated glass or inside during cold months. It suits a conservatory, greenhouse or indoor display where it can be sheltered from drafts and sudden temperature swings. With steady moisture and adequate light, plants may produce flowers in spring and summer, rewarding sheltered cultivation with seasonal blooms.

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 braunii size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Houseplants

Habit

Columnar upright, Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Native to

Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Dracaena braunii

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings, Leafless stem sections

Pest resistance

Scale insects, Glasshouse red spider mite, Thrips, Mealybugs

Disease resistance

Susceptible to root rot

Frequently asked questions