Tropicals, Woody > Dracaena > Dracaena fragrans > Dracaena fragrans 'Warneckii'
Dracaena fragrans
'Warneckii'
White Stripes Dracaena, White Stripes Corn Plant
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Dracaena |
| Species |
| fragrans |
| Cultivar |
| 'Warneckii' |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 12a - 12b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1b |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 10 - 15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 50 - 60 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Dark green foliage with white stripes. |
| 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 dark green and variegated with white stripes. 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. |
References
D. fragrans 'Warnecki' is part of the Deremenis group.
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