Dracaena fragrans
'Hawaiian Sunshine'
Hawaiian Sunshine Dracaena ,Hawaiian Sunshine Corn Plant
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Dracaena |
Species |
fragrans |
Cultivar |
'Hawaiian Sunshine' |
Category |
Tropicals, Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
Zone 10a - 11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 - H1c |
Temperature (°C) |
(-1.1) - 1.7 |
Temperature (°F) |
30 - 35 |
Height |
1.2 - 2 m |
Spread |
0.6 - 1.5 m |
General Description |
A herbaceous evergreen plant with an upright spreading habit of growth. |
Landscape |
Commonly used as a houseplant or in tropical landscape plantings. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in rich, well-drained soil in high humidity and bright, indirect light. Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. |
Bark/Stem Description |
A dark green stem. |
Leaf Description |
Glossy sword-like leaves remain dark green in colour with prominent light green stripes throughout the year. |
Flower Description |
Showy, fragrant, and white colour. Flowers are not ornamentally significant. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
By stem cuttings. |