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Common name: "Malaysian Dracaena"
Latin name:
Pleomele reflexa 

Malaysian Dracaena - Pleomele reflexa
Native to: Solomon Islands and Madagascar
Growth habit:
An upright woody bush to 8 feet in height and 5 foot in width. 
Flowers:
Yes, but unsightly. The flowers should be removed.
Temps:
Normal indoor temps
Humidity:
Not critical.
Pests: Watch for mealy bug.
Lighting:
Pictured Houseplant: 
10" Malaysian Dracaena
Houseplant Cultural information: Actually a member of the Dracaena family, the "Malaysian Dracaena" is one of three plants in this family. It's cousins, "Song of India" and "Song of Jamaica" are very colorful.

Place your Pleomele in bright filtered light for best growth. These plants will survive in artificial light if the lighting is bright. "Malaysian Dracaenas" are not large water consumers and susceptible to over-watering. In larger containers allow the soil to dry 3 to 4 inches from the surface between waterings. Avoid getting water on the foliage. As with all Dracaenas... feed your plant only once a year. Propagation of stem cuttings is difficult. Pleomele reflexa is available in 6" containers thru large specimen plants.

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