Fragrant Dracaena
Dracaena fragrans
- Native to:
- Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Dracaena
- Species:
- Dracaena fragrans
- USDA Symbol:
- DRFR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
banana moth (Opogona sacchari)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- 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 tropical Africa, prefers organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 21–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (70-80°F) and consistent moisture. More commonly propagated by stem cuttings.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI