Varieties We Bring In
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Marginata · Colorama · Lemon Lime · Song of India
Hawaiian Sunshine
We received some Dracaena on Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Toxic to dogs and cats
Pet safety guideAbout Dracaena
Song of India (Dracaena reflexa) is a tropical shrub from Madagascar and the Indian Ocean islands with spirally arranged, narrow leaves typically edged in bright yellow or cream. Its sculptural form makes it a popular specimen plant in tropical landscapes and interior settings.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Grow dracaenas in bright indirect light or morning sun with afternoon shade; avoid full afternoon sun, which scorches and browns leaf tips. In NE Florida, a north or east exposure is ideal outdoors; containers can be moved inside during cold snaps.
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry, then allow the soil to dry slightly before watering again. Dracaenas are drought-tolerant and very sensitive to overwatering — root rot is the most common cause of decline in Florida's warm, humid conditions.
Plant in well-drained, organic-amended soil or a fast-draining container mix with perlite. Fertilize three times a year (spring, summer, early fall) with a balanced slow-release granular fertilizer; avoid over-fertilizing, which causes salt burn on leaf tips.
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Common questions
Is Dracaena a good plant for St. Augustine?
Dracaena is a houseplant. Mature size: 2-10 feet × 1-3 feet. Light: Part Shade. Water needs: Low to Moderate. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a. Recorded salt tolerance: moderate.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Dracaena?
Toxic to dogs and cats
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.