Plant Care Guides / Indoor
Dracaenas are tough, upright foliage plants grown for their long, strappy leaves, often striped in greens, yellows or reds depending on the variety. They are some of the most forgiving indoor plants around, happy to be left alone, which makes them a good choice for beginners and busy households.
There are many kinds of Dracaena, from the slim 'Lemon Lime' to the tree-like types, and they all share the same easy care, growing slowly on a central stem and shedding their lowest leaves as they gain height. Note that the leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it out of reach of curious pets.
Medium to bright, indirect light is ideal, though most Dracaenas cope with lower light too. The brighter the spot, the stronger the leaf colour. Keep them out of direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Let the top half of the soil dry out before watering. Dracaenas are sensitive to fluoride and salts in tap water, which can brown the leaf tips, so water with rainwater or let tap water stand overnight if you can. They are not fussy about humidity.
Feed lightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength a few times through spring and summer. They are slow growers and do not need much.
Use a free-draining potting mix. Dracaenas like being snug, so only repot every couple of years when clearly pot-bound.
Ask about availability. We keep a changing range of indoor plants, Dracaenas included. WhatsApp us to see what is in store, or pop in and we will help you choose.
