Dracaena fragrans 'Limelight' syn. D. deremensis 'Limelight'
Dracaena 'Limelight'
This plant grows with one or more canes (stems) and then produces new stems and a crown of lime coloured leaves near the top of the cane. These canes can grow up to 6 ft or more indoors or they can be cut at the top as soon as they reach a suitable height.
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Partial shade to deep shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Dracaena 'Limelight'
Latin name
Dracaena fragrans 'Limelight' syn. D. deremensis 'Limelight'
type
Perennial
family
Asparagaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Dracaena fragrans 'Limelight' syn. D. deremensis 'Limelight'
This plant grows with one or more canes (stems) and then produces new stems and a crown of lime coloured leaves near the top of the cane. These canes can grow up to 6 ft or more indoors or they can be cut at the top as soon as they reach a suitable height.
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Late Summer
The corn plant produces fragrant flowers in it's natural habitat, but it's not likely to bloom indoors - although they can. It's the foliage that's the real attraction for this plant.
Planting as a houseplant
From Late Summer TO Early Spring
Most well draining potting soil mix types are fine to use. Temperatures from 60°F (15°C) - 75°F (24°C) are ideal. Under 55°F/12°C is going to harm the plant which may become noticeable if the leaves begin curling. Try and avoid the plant being near cold drafts, which will also cause harm. A good mix of sun shine and shade is ideal for this dracaena, but hardly any direct sunlight. Although it grows quicker and better in bright light you'll also find it survives and grows well enough in low light conditions.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Late Summer
These are quite easy to propagate from stem tip cuttings, best done in spring or summer. You can also cut a new or old rosette and re-plant it. After replanting keep the soil moist and mist the leaves which will encourage the plant to grow. A tall plant can be propagated using the air layering method.