Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Dracaena

Species:

Dracaena cinnabari

USDA Symbol:

DRCI3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb,mar

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Socotra, adapts to arid conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate more readily; germination can be slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI