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Dracaena Limelight in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

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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plant Features
  • Dracaena Limelight likes partial shade to deep shade

    Partial shade to deep shade

  • Dracaena Limelight likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Dracaena Limelight is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Dracaena Limelight likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Dracaena 'Limelight'

Latin name

Dracaena fragrans 'Limelight' syn. D. deremensis 'Limelight'

type

Perennial

family

Asparagaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Dracaena Limelight likes partial shade to deep shade

    Partial shade to deep shade

  • Frost

    Dracaena Limelight is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Dracaena Limelight likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Dracaena Limelight likes very little water

    Very little water

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Dracaena Limelight is 1.00meters x 2.00meters 1.00 M 2.00 M

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.

 
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