Gold Dust Dracaena(Dracaena surculosa Florida Beauty)
Maintenance Level
Low
Placements
Indoor and outdoor
Toxic
Yes
Fragrance
None
Seasons
Spring
Plant Height
3ft
Water Frequency
Winter
Twice a week
Summer
Daily
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
2-3months
Summer
2-3months
Within the Asparagaceae (asparagus) family, gold dust dracena is a slow-growing evergreen that is commonly grown as a houseplant. Its gorgeous variegated leaf and tropical appearance are what make it unique to western tropical Africa. The Latin word for shooting is surculosa, while the Greek word for dragon is the source of the genus name Dracaena.
<b>Type of soil</b><br> Moist, Well drained soils are needed<br> <b>Type of fertilizer</b><br> Balanced Liquid Fertilizer<br> Fast Growth Pattern<br> Pruning:Additionally, modest pruning maintains your plant at a height and form that complements your area.<br> Re-potting:Their demand for repotting shouldn't exceed that of every other spring.<br> <b>Process</b><br> 1.Make sure the potting mix is loose and drains well.<br> 2.Choose a location that receives indirect but bright light.<br> 3.During the growing season, keep the soil evenly moist, but keep it away from standing water.<br> 4.Choose a warm, draft-free area that has greater than normal humidity.
NASA and Dr. Bill Wolverton's study has shown that dracaena is one of the best plants for air purification. Because they store water in their trunks, they are drought-tolerant even if you forget to water them from time to time. They are also very low maintenance.
Dos
For Dracaena Floida Beauty, temperatures above 65°F are excellent. During the winter months, keep the leaves away from drafty doors and windows because sudden drops in temperature might harm them. Your plants will require much more frequent watering if the temps are too high.
Don'ts
Overwatering is a major issue with Florida beauty plants.