The Dracaena family is an extensive group of mainly tropical shrubs and small trees. Popularised in the 1980s as hard-to-kill interior plants for offices, this particular example is far more glamorous than most and a firm favourite here at Underleaf.

In good light the abundant glossy foliage will become dusted with galaxies of golden spots.


Plant care

Classification

Genus: Dracaena
Species / Cultivar: surculosa

Genus: Dracaena
Species / Cultivar: surculosa

Origin

Guinea / Republic of Congo

Guinea / Republic of Congo

Light

Bright indirect to shade

Bright indirect to shade

Watering

Medium: moist but never wet

Medium: moist but never wet

Toxicity

Toxic

Toxic

Care tips

It's important to keep this Dracaena warm and away from chilly draughts. Give the plant a quick shower from time to time, and those leaves will really sparkle.

It's important to keep this Dracaena warm and away from chilly draughts. Give the plant a quick shower from time to time, and those leaves will really sparkle.