Common
name: "Malaysian Dracaena"
Latin name: 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.
