Dracaena
Agavaceae
Native to tropical Africa... they come in a wide variety and are extremely popular... they are fairly easy to care for plants and they love humidity
Moisture - allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings... add humidity by using a pebble tray to prevent the tips of the leaves from browning
Light - low to medium light
Temperature - average temps are best...
Fertilize - 3 only once a year will unless you are trying to force growth ... use a 10-10-10 solution
Pests - mealybugs and spider mites may be a problem...
Repotting - only as needed to give the roots more room... some varieties grow faster than others
Propagation - air layering or stem cutting
Tips - prune only for grooming
TYPES:::
Song of India (Dracaena reflexa or pleomele) - you may need to support the stems of this plant as it can become so heavy from the leaves .... most common variety is "Variegata" ... which has yellow-edged leaves... it needs medium light to keep it's variegation
Janet Craig (Dracaena deremensis) this is the smallest type for dracaena... althought it will grow to 4 feet tall... it has dark, glossy leaves that are held close to the stems...
Madagascar dragontree (dracaena marginata) - this plant has slender stems... with long slender leaves... it can grow to 8 feet tall... it usually looses it's lower leaves as it grows... a nice addition to any home
Mass Cane (Dracaena fragrans) - this is the most commonly available dracaena... it has cane stems with long slender leaves... it is sometimes called a corn plant...