Dracaena reflexa is part of the Asparagaceae family and its native range is NE. Mozambique, W. Indian Ocean where it grows as a shrub or tree primarily in the wet tropical biome. ‘Song of India’ is an unpatented cultivar of Dracaena reflexa. These plants have green narrow-lanceolate to elliptic leaves with parallel veins and cream-yellow leaf margins; leaves are arranged spirally in whorls.
Genus name comes from the Greek ‘drakaina’ meaning dragon. Specific epithet refers to the inflorescences which are typically bending downward.
Light: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. Dracaena are also tolerant to less light but they will not grow as well.
Water: If the plant is receiving adequate light it is recommended that the potting mix is kept evenly moist, however, I would suggest allowing the first half of the potting mix to dry out before watering.
Potting mix: A well draining mix containing coco coir, perlite, pine bark and worm castings, you could also amend with some horticultural grit.
Fertilising: Feed your plant every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.
Temperature: 15-23˚C.
Humidity: Dracaena prefer moderate humidity and adapt well to average home humidity.
Dracaena reflexa are toxic, keep out of reach of pets and children.