DRACAENA

Scientific Name: Dracaena

Common Names: Dracaena

Description:

Dracaena species exhibit a variety of forms and sizes, but some common characteristics include:

• Foliage: Leaves are typically long, narrow, and sword-shaped with pointed tips. They come in various shades of green, some with variegations in yellow, white, or cream.
• Stems: Stems can be woody and upright or shorter and clustered, depending on the species. As the plant matures, lower leaves may fall off, revealing some bare stem.
• Flowers: While uncommon indoors, some Dracaena varieties may produce small, white flowers in clusters under ideal conditions.

Uses: The majority of Dracaena species are popular houseplants due to their:

• Easy care requirements (generally tolerant of lower light and moderate watering)
• Air-purifying properties (studies suggest they help remove common indoor air pollutants)