Plants

Genus of versatile foliage plants from compact to tree-like types. Plant Common Name Dracaena Scientific Name Dracaena spp. Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Africa/Asia Main Category Indoor / Both Subcategory Foliage / tree-form Color Green/variegated Avg Size 0.5–3 m Benefits Air-purifying Care Level Easy–Moderate Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Well-draining Toxicity Some

Classic cane-like houseplant with arching strap leaves; cultivars like ‘Massangeana’. Plant Common Name Dracaena fragrans Scientific Name Dracaena fragrans Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Tropical Africa Main Category Indoor Subcategory Foliage Color Green/variegated Avg Size 1–3 m Benefits Air-purifying, architectural Care Level Easy–Moderate Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Humus-rich, well-draining Toxicity Mildly

Shorter compact form ideal for desks and small rooms. Plant Common Name Dracaena fragrans Compacta Scientific Name Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’ Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Cultivar Main Category Indoor Subcategory Compact foliage Color Green/variegated Avg Size 0.6–1.2 m Benefits Compact form for small spaces Care Level Easy Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type

Layered variegated leaves create architectural interest. Plant Common Name Dracaena reflexa Scientific Name Dracaena reflexa (Song of India) Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Madagascar/Indian Ocean Main Category Indoor / Patio Subcategory Variegated foliage Color Green/cream/yellow Avg Size 0.6–3 m Benefits Decorative variegation Care Level Moderate Light Needs Bright indirect Water Needs Moderate Soil Type Well-draining Toxicity

Slow-growing tree with stout trunk and sword-like leaves. Plant Common Name Dragon trees Scientific Name Dracaena draco Plant Family Asparagaceae Origin Canary Islands / Cape Verde Main Category Outdoor / Indoor juvenile Subcategory Tree / specimen Color Blue-green Avg Size 2–10 m (slow) Benefits Architectural specimen, drought tolerant Care Level Moderate Light Needs Bright to