Dracaena Species, Nam Ginseng, Narrow-Leaf Dracaena, Narrow-Leaf Pleomele, Soap Tree

Dracaenaangustifolia

Genus
Dracaena (dra-SEE-nah)
Species
angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Cordyline rumphii
Dracaena rumphii
Draco angustifolia
Pleomele angustifolia
Terminalis angustifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Textured
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii(2 reports)

Keaau, Hawaii(2 reports)

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii(2 reports)

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
Featured
Striped Cucumber Beetle
(Acalymma vittata)
Pacific Black Duck
(Anas superciliosa)
Featured
Striped Cucumber Beetle
(Acalymma vittata)
Pacific Black Duck
(Anas superciliosa)