Overview
Dracaena 'Souvenir' is a columnar upright, bushy houseplants in the genus Dracaena, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracaena 'Souvenir' 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 'Souvenir' 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 an evergreen, columnar upright and bushy habit, making it suitable as a houseplant. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Dracaena 'Souvenir' grows well in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing positions, and is best kept indoors or in conservatories due to its H1a hardiness rating.
About the genus
Dracaena is a genus of about 200–220 species of trees and woody shrubs. The formerly accepted genera Pleomele and Sansevieria are now included in Dracaena. In the APG IV classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Convallarioideae.
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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 'Souvenir' 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 'Souvenir'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, Leafless stem sections
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Glasshouse red spider mite, Thrips, Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dracaena 'Souvenir'?
Dracaena 'Souvenir' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracaena 'Souvenir' need?
Dracaena 'Souvenir' 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 'Souvenir' hardy in the UK?
Dracaena 'Souvenir' 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 'Souvenir'?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Leafless stem sections.
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