Overview
Dracaena fruticosa is a columnar upright, bushy houseplants in the genus Dracaena, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracaena fruticosa 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 fruticosa is a cultivar of the Dracaena genus, which comprises perennial trees with few branches and long, narrow to lanceolate leaves clustered at the ends. This cultivar has a columnar upright and bushy habit with evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered aspect facing south, east, or west. Suitable for growing in loam or sandy soils with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH, it requires moist but well-drained conditions. Dracaena fruticosa is hardy to H1a and is commonly grown as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, with interest extending into winter.
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 fruticosa 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 fruticosa
- 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 fruticosa?
Dracaena fruticosa prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracaena fruticosa need?
Dracaena fruticosa 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 fruticosa hardy in the UK?
Dracaena fruticosa 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 fruticosa?
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
