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

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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