Perennials, Tropicals, Woody > Dracaena > Dracaena deremensis > Dracaena deremensis var. wareneckii 'Limelight'

Family

Asparagaceae

Genus

Dracaena

Species

deremensis

Cultivar

'Limelight'

Category

Perennials, Tropicals, Woody

Type

Shrub (evergreen)

Variety

wareneckii

Patent Number

PP12,793

USDA Hardiness Zone

10 - 12

Canadian Hardiness Zone

Requires cool season protection under glass.

RHS Hardiness Zone

H1b - H3

Temperature (°C)

-5 - 15

Temperature (°F)

23 - 59

Height

2 - 5 m

Spread

1.3 - 2 m

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Description and Growing Information

Flowering Period

General Description

Broadleaf evergreen grown for its foliage.

Landscape

Popularly grown as an indoor houseplant because it is durable and easy to grow. May also be used as a tropical landscape plant both for groupings or individually as an accent or specimen plant.

Cultivation

Best grown in organically rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils in full to part shade. Protect from direct sunlight and winds. Keep soil uniformly moist during the growing season and reduce watering in autumn and winter. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings but do not allow soil to dry out completely.

Shape

Rosette on slender, narrow trunks.

Growth

Slow

ID Characteristic

Brightly coloured foliage.

Pests

Spider mites, thrips, scale, and leaf spot.

Leaf Description

Leaves are stiletto-shaped growing to about 60 - 90 cm long and 5 cm wide.

Flower Description

Clusters of fragrant, tiny flowers grow on round heads of terminal panicles. Flowers and berries rarely grow on indoor plants.

Colour Description

Foliage is bright yellow-green that mature to lime green. Flowers are white to pale yellow. Berries are red.

Texture Description

Foliage is glossy and smooth.

Notable Specimens

Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Propagation

By stem cuttings in spring, rooted in moist soil.

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