Dragontree
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia
- Native to:
- Aldabra, Chagos Archipelago, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Rodrigues, Seychelles
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Dracaena
- Species:
- Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- DRMA8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
banana moth (Opogona sacchari)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Madagascar, prefers organic matter