Dracaena fragrans 'Lemon Lime' (Lemon Lime Striped Dracaena, Lemon Lime Striped Corn Plant)

Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusDracaena
Speciesfragrans
Cultivar'Lemon Lime'
SynonymsDracaena deremensis ‘Lemon Lime’
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals, Woody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginD. fragrans 'Lemon Lime' is part of the Deremenis group.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone12a - 12b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)10 - 15
Temperature (°F)50 - 60
Height1.5 - 3 m
Spread1.5 - 3 m
GrowthFast

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionIndoor tropical foliage plant or tropical landscape plant.
ID CharacteristicGrown for distinct foliage.
ShapeRosette of foliage on slender trunks.
LandscapeBest suited for indoor use as a potted houseplant or tropical landscape accent or grouping plant.
PropagationBy stem cuttings in spring, rooted in moist soil.
CultivationGrow in organically rich, well-drained soils with bright, indirect light. Tolerates low light and drought. Protect from prolonged periods of direct sun and winds. Keep soil consistently moist in spring and summer, reduce watering during autumn and winter. Allow soil to dry out a little between waterings, but don’t allow it to totally dry out.
PestsSpider mites, thrips, scale, and leaf spot.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are stiletto-shaped growing to about 60 - 90 cm long and 5 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionClusters of fragrant, tiny flowers grow on round heads of terminal panicles. Flowers and berries rarely grow on indoor plants.
Colour DescriptionFlowers are white to yellow. Berries are red. Leaves are variegated with a linear pattern, dark to medium green down the centre and bright yellow to yellow-green edges.
Texture DescriptionLeaves are smooth.

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