Dracaena reflexa (Song of India)
Dracaena reflexa (Song of India) showing dense clusters of long narrow leaves with white edges.
Botanical name: Dracaena reflexa
Common name: Song of India
Family: Asparagaceae (Formerly:Dracaenaceae / Liliaceae / Agavaceae)
Subfamily: Nolinoideae
Origin: Madagascar
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Dracaena reflexa is a popular ornamental plant, both in the landscape and the home. It can be enjoyed as a specimen plant, accent, or pruned to create a border. Several cultivars have been selected, particularly variegated clones with cream and yellow-green margins.
It prefers bright, filtered light, without direct sun exposure.
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia is also known as D. marginata, a name found in horticulture.
With the variety of forms and cultivars, there are also some hybrid crosses that can arise as well.
Similar plants: Dracaena reflexa (Song of India)
- Dracaena angolensis (Snake Plant)
- Dracaena ballyi (Dwarf Sansevieria)
- Dracaena cinnabari (Socotra Dragon Tree)
- Dracaena compacta (Dracaena Janet Craig)
- Dracaena dooneri (Dwarf Sansevieria)
- Dracaena draco (Dragon Tree )
- Dracaena fragrans (Corn plant)
- Dracaena goldieana (Queen of Dracaenas)
- Dracaena gracilis (Snake Plant)
- Dracaena kirkii (Star Sansevieria)
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