Dracaena reflexa (Song of India)

Botanical name: Dracaena reflexa

Common name: Song of India

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Dracaenaceae / Liliaceae / Agavaceae)

Subfamily: Nolinoideae

Origin: Madagascar

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)

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• Dracaena draco (Dragon Tree )
• Dracaena fragrans (Corn plant)
• Dracaena goldieana (Queen of Dracaenas)
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• Dracaena sanderiana (Lucky Bamboo)
• Dracaena sp. (Dracaena)
• Dracaena surculosa (Golddust Dracaena)