About
Dracaena goldieana, the zebra-striped dragon tree, is a tropical evergreen shrub with striking, broadly oval leaves boldly marked with irregular, pale-green or silver-green horizontal banding on a dark-green background � one of the most ornamentally patterned of all dracaenas. A bold and architectural plant for a heated conservatory or as a houseplant.
About the genus
Dracaena are evergreen trees and shrubs with few branches bearing linear to lance-shaped leaves often crowded towards the tips. On mature plants, small greenish-white flowers may be followed by orange or red berries. Bold and architectural plants for conservatories, frost-free gardens and as houseplants.
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake when young.
PruningPrune to shape in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.