Dracaena surculosa (Golddust Dracaena)

Botanical names: Dracaena surculosa, Dracaena godseffiana

Common names: Golddust Dracaena, Spoted-Leaf Dracaena, Japanese Bamboo, Gold Dust Plant

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

Origin: Tropical Africa

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Hardiness: 35°F

Spectacular foliage plant from Canary Islands, slow growing, winding or hanging at times that grows about 1.5-2 ft high.The leaves are dark green spotted with golden drops. New leaves appear as tightly rolled cones, unfurling to show beautiful creamy yellow markings. The 3" long inflorescences with small white flowers are pleasantly fragrant during the night; the fruits are globose berries of about 15 mm of diameter of a reddish orange color. Perfect house plant with low needs.

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