Overview
Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight' is a columnar upright, bushy houseplants in the genus Dracaena, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight' 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 fragrans, is a flowering plant species that is native to tropical Africa, from Sudan south to Mozambique, west to Côte d'Ivoire and southwest to Angola, growing in upland regions at 600–2,250 m (1,970–7,380 ft) altitude.
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 fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight' 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 fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight'
- 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 fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight'?
Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight' need?
Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight' 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 fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight' hardy in the UK?
Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight' 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 fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight'?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Leafless stem sections.
More in the Dracaena genus
- Dracaenadragon tree
- Dracaena 'Red Edge'
- Dracaena aletriformislarge-leaved dragon tree
- Dracaena angustifolia
- Dracaena aubryanaBremen ti
- Dracaena braunii
- Dracaena draco subsp. ajgal
- Dracaena fragrans 'Paloma'PBR
