Dracaena is a genus of about 120 species of tree-like plants in the family Asparagaceae, native throughout the tropics of Africa, southern Asia, Madagascar, and the islands of the Pacific. The vast majority are stemless shrubs, and a few are tree-like.
How to care:
Dracaena are easy to care for and make great houseplants. They prefer bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light conditions. Allow the soil to dry out between watering.
Water requirement:
Dracaena are drought tolerant and only need to be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.
Fertilizer requirement:
Fertilize dracaena plants every two to four weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
Growing season:
Dracaena plants can be grown year-round.
Ideal temperature:
Dracaena plants prefer warm temperatures and will not tolerate temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
 Type of soil:
Dracaena prefer well-drained, sandy soil.
Ideal location:Â Â
Dracaena plants prefer bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light conditions.
Propagation:
Dracaena can be propagated from stem cuttings.
Landscape uses:
Dracaena are often used as houseplants or in office buildings. They can also be used in landscaping as accent plants or in mass plantings.
Toxicity:
Dracaena plants are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.Toxic to cats and dogs, if eaten. Cats may have dilated pupils, and both cats and dogs can present symptoms such as vomiting, excess saliva and lack of appetite.
Pest and Disease:Â
Dracaena plants are susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, and scale.