Dracaena Reflexa Song Of India《百合竹》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Dracaena ‘Song of India’:

• Striking variegated foliage in green and gold

• Bushy, upright habit adds tropical structure

• Low-maintenance and air-purifying

• Beautiful in both pots and landscapes

🌿 Dracaena reflexa ‘Song of India’ – Care Guide

The Dracaena reflexa ‘Song of India’ is a striking and elegant plant known for its narrow, pointed leaves with lime-green centers and creamy-yellow edges. Its bushy, upright growth and colorful variegation make it a popular indoor ornamental plant, perfect as a tabletop centerpiece or floor display.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain vivid variegation

• Can tolerate medium light, but leaf colors may fade

• Avoid full sun – it can scorch the leaves

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dry

• Generally once every 7–10 days, depending on indoor conditions

• Use filtered or rainwater – sensitive to chemicals in tap water

• Avoid overwatering – ensure good drainage to prevent root rot

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use well-draining potting mix (peat-based or indoor plant blend)

• A pot with drainage holes is essential

• Repot every 2–3 years or when rootbound

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Thrives in 18–27°C (65–80°F)

• Keep away from cold drafts and temps below 13°C (55°F)

• Average indoor humidity is fine; mist occasionally in dry conditions

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer

• Reduce feeding in fall and winter

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Trim to shape or remove yellowing/brown leaves

• Prune leggy stems to encourage bushy growth

• Wipe leaves gently with a damp cloth to remove dust

✅ Ideal For

• Bright indoor corners, office spaces, lobbies, and living rooms

• Works beautifully in pots, planters, or indoor tropical arrangements

• Great choice for beginners and plant stylists alike

⚠️ Toxicity

• Toxic to pets (cats and dogs) if ingested

  • May cause vomiting or drooling

• Best placed out of reach of pets and small children

Bring a splash of sunshine indoors with Dracaena reflexa ‘Song of India’—a tropical showstopper that’s as easy to grow as it is to admire.