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Dracaena angolensis, Sansevieria cylindrica, Sansevieria stuckyi

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Very showy and unusual variety of common "Mother-in-Law-tongue". Leaves are tall rounded deep green spikes. Easily grown in any well-drained soil slowly multiplying to create a dense mass. Stately blooms pushing up to 36 inches tall flower spike. The flowers open only during the night and are very fragrant. This plant is drought-tolerant, suitable for growing indoors and for xeriscaping. Propagation by dividing rhizomes.

Dracaena cinnabari

Dracaena cinnabari is the most famous and distinctive plant of the island of Socotra. It has a unique and strange appearance, described as "upturned, densely-packed crown having the shape of an uprightly held umbrella".

Not to be confused with Dracaena draco, the Canary Islands Dragon Tree.

Dracaena compacta

Dracaena draco

The dark red sap of Dracaena draco was regarded for centuries in European legends as "the blood of dragons", and was often used for its supposed magical and medicinal qualities. This resin is still used today to produce incense and varnishes used to stain and polish wood.

The grey - green foliage, strong silver-smooth trunk, distinct creamy-white flowers in spikes, and the bright orange berries visually stand this tree apart from all others.

Dracaena draco does not display annual rings and age can only be estimated by the number of branch forking occurrences (indicating the number of flowering episodes) and measuring the frequency of flowering (less than annual). Some specimens are believed to be up to 650 years old; the oldest is growing at Icod de los Vinos in northwest Tenerife.

Not to be confused with Dracaena cinnabari, the Dragon Blood Tree native to Socotra.

Dracaena fragrans

The very popular Dracaena fragrans is more commonly known as the Corn Plant. It does well in low light conditions and its wide leaves are long and arc gracefully from the stalk. Flowers are so fragrant, they smell like an explosion in a perfume factory, especially at night.

The plant can be either grown as a low shrub form, by rooting tip cuttings, or a tree form, by rooting mature canes. The Massangeana variety is the most popular, due to its dramatic yellow variegation running down the center of its leaves. The water requirements are low. Dracaenas are one of the plants used in the NASA Clean Air Study and has shown to help remove Formaldehyde.

Dracaena goldieana

Dracaena marginata

Dracaena marginata is a popular indoor plant with long, slender green leaves edged with red. These plants are great for beginners because they're drought tolerant and not at all fussy about their light conditions.

This plant is useful for removing xylene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde, which spreads in indoor air through lacquers like your hairspray or furniture polish or furniture varnish. Especially good at removing formaldehyde, one of the most common toxins found in our indoor air.

Dracaena reflexa

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.

Dracaena sanderiana

It is a suitable plant in a confined space, and the most suitable place is a scattered light or semi-shade site because direct sunlight causes yellowing and burning of leaves.

If planted in the ground, it loses its bamboo-like look and it would fill with a leaf-like shape like other dragon trees.

Dracaena sp.

Dracaena sp. (Dracaena) is a popular houseplant that is grown for its ornamental foliage. It is a large shrub that can grow up to 5-10 ft tall or a small shrub that grows 2-5 ft tall. It thrives in full sun, shade, or semi-shade and requires moderate watering. It is cold hardy down to 30s F for a short time and is also tolerant of seaside and salt conditions. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-11.

Dracaenas are easy to care for and have a tropical appearance. They can tolerate low light conditions and are often used in both homes and offices. The cultivars have colorful striped foliage and most grow best in bright, indirect light. However, many can also tolerate lower light levels. If a plant that has been growing in dim light is moved to a brighter spot, the new leaves will be thicker and stronger and the growth rate will increase. When watering, allow the soil surface to dry to the touch before thoroughly watering the plant. Avoid using cold water and try to keep the humidity high by occasionally misting the foliage. Use a standard commercial houseplant potting mix and fertilize with liquid foliage plant fertilizer once a month during the spring and summer months. Alternatively, time release fertilizer pellets can be used. If the plant's stems become too long and bare, cut them off at the desired height and new leaves will soon appear.

Dracaenas are generally resistant to plant diseases, but may be affected by too much or too little water, insects, and mites. Root rot can occur if the soil mix does not drain quickly or if the plant is overwatered. Scale insects and mites are the most common insect pests. Dry tips and edges may be caused by low humidity, while round dry patches and streaks on the leaves may be caused by excessive sunlight. Sudden loss of many leaves can be caused by temperature changes, drafts, too much water, poor drainage, or heavy insect infestations. Leaf tips and margins may burn or turn yellow if the plant is fertilized too heavily.