Overview
Dracaena godseffiana is a columnar upright, bushy houseplants in the genus Dracaena, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracaena godseffiana 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 surculosa, called the gold dust dracaena and spotted dracaena, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to west and west-central tropical Africa, from Guinea to the Republic of the Congo. Its cultivar 'Florida Beauty' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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 godseffiana 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 godseffiana
- 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 godseffiana?
Dracaena godseffiana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracaena godseffiana need?
Dracaena godseffiana 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 godseffiana hardy in the UK?
Dracaena godseffiana 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 godseffiana?
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
