About
Dracaena sanderiana is an upright, slender shrub characterized by its cane-like stems and shiny green foliage, which features distinct longitudinal white stripes. This species is well-suited for indoor cultivation and requires minimal care.
About the genus
Dracaena are perennial trees characterized by their few branches, which support long, narrow to lanceolate leaves that are typically clustered at the ends. In mature specimens, small greenish-white flowers can emerge, potentially giving way to orange or red berries.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1B
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants
- Native to
- Congo
- Toxicity
- Pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in pots of peat-free, loam-based compost in a bright spot with protection from hot, direct sun. See Dracaena and houseplant cultivation for further advice
- Pruning
- No pruning necessary, unless growth is weak, in which case cut the plant back hard in spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free