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19 November 2008

Dracaena

Dracaena deremensis group 'Massangeana'

Genus: Dracaena
Species: deremensis group
Cultivar: 'Massangeana'

The Greek translation of Dracaena refers to how the sap of this plant, when thickened, looks like dragon’s blood!

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Category: Houseplants

Height: 5.00 m (500 cm)
Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm)

Form: Houseplant
Hardiness: Min 13oC
Sun/Shade: Grow in the sunniest part of the house.
Soil Type: Good quality soil based compost

Upright evergreen houseplant. Variegated, sword-like leaves with broad yellow-green margins. Water freely in the growing season, less so in Winter.

 


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