Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Dracaena Fragrans
A bare trunk crowned with long arching leaves — and, once a decade or so, a heady night-scented bloom.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Tropical Africa
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Bi-weekly
Maintenance
Easy
The surprise of the tenth spring
From the forests of tropical Africa, it became the office plant par excellence: it survives dark corners, forgotten waterings and heated winters.
Rarely, an old specimen sends up a spike of small white flowers that open only at night and perfume a whole room; the species is named for that scent.
"It waits ten years to be noticed for one night."
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Styling Tip 01
Fluoride-free water
It is sensitive to fluoride in tap water, which browns the tips: use rainwater or filtered water.
02
Styling Tip 02
Water sparingly
Let the top half of the mix dry out; excess water rots the base of the cane.
03
Styling Tip 03
Rejuvenate a leggy plant
Cut the cane at the height you want: new heads break below the cut, and the removed piece can be rooted.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Foliage