Viper's Bowstring Hemp
Dracaena trifasciata
- Native to:
- Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guam, Nigeria, Palau, Tanzania, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Dracaena
- Species:
- Dracaena trifasciata
- USDA Symbol:
- SATR6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky, arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (70-80°F) and are rarely used for propagation; division is the common method.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI