

Meet the plant
Bright green and lime striped leaves
Dracaena reflexa 'Song of Jamaica' (formerly Pleomele) · also known as Song of Jamaica, Pleomele, dragon tree
Native to Madagascar and Indian Ocean islands (species)
A shrubby Dracaena whose short leaves, striped in dark green and lime, spiral around the stems. It grows slowly into a bushy, upright plant.
- A Song of Jamaica in a 12cm grow pot, a colourful, upright plant for a shelf or desk.
- Leaves striped in deep green and lime spiral up the stems.
- Water only once the top half of the soil has dried, so it doesn't need daily fuss.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Bright, indirect light near an east-facing window or set back from a north-facing one. Keep it out of direct sun, which bleaches the leaves.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Bright, indirect
- Water
- When top half is dry
- Humidity
- Moderate to high
- Temperature
- 15 to 28°C, no frost
- Soil
- Well-drained mix
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Slow, bushy
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in bright, indirect light, away from direct sun.
- Water only once the top half of the soil has dried, then let it drain.
- Mist the leaves a few times a week in dry weather.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Brown leaf tipsDry air or salty tap water. Mist more and use rainwater or water left to stand.
- Yellow, soft leavesToo much water. Let the soil dry further between drinks.
- Stripes fadingToo little light. Move it closer to a bright window.
Questions
Good to know
How big is the plant?
How big is the plant?
A plant in a 12cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
How fast does it grow?
How fast does it grow?
Slowly, which makes it a good long-term shelf or desk plant.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
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