Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Dracaena

Species:

Dracaena fernaldii

USDA Symbol:

PLFE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub , Tree

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky, well-drained areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 60–120 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm period followed by cold stratification. Germination can be slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI