Common
name: "Song of Jamaica"
Latin name: Pleomele reflexa 'Song of Jamaica"
Native
to: Madagascar and the Solomon Islands.
Growth habit: An upright columnar woody bush usually
not over 8' in height and 48" 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" Pleomele Song of Jamaica
Houseplant
Cultural
information: "Song of Jamaica" is actually
a member of the Dracaena family. There are two other similar
varieties, "Song of India" and "Malaysian
Dracaena".
