Dracaena sanderiana Plant
Dracaena sanderiana, a slow-growing ornamental plant with spiral stems, thrives in low light, is easy to grow in water or soil, and helps purify air and reduce stress.
Habit
Perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft (in containers)
Growth
Slow to Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil
Shade
| Partial Shade to Indirect Light |
Moisture
Medium to High
Edible
No
Medicinal
Minor air-purifying effects
Origin
Central Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical/Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18–32°C
Humidity (%)
50–90%
Potting media
Peat + Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
| Regular watering; keep roots moist (in water or soil) |
Plant Weight
Approx. 200–500g (based on size)
Flowering Time
Rarely flowers indoor
Soil Ph level
6.0–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
1.0–2.0 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
N/A (grown for foliage/ornamental use)
NPK ratio
10:10:10 or mild 2:2:2 monthly
life Span
5–10 years with care
Health Benefits
Improves indoor air quality and reduces stress
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% bark
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with mild balanced liquid fertilizer
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Fusarium Wilt, Mealybugs, Spider Mites.
Dark brown to black spots with yellow halos on leaves, Yellowing leaves with mushy, foul-smelling roots, Wilting with yellowing leaves and stunted growth, White, cottony clusters on stems, Fine webbing with stippling on leaves.
Remove affected leaves, improve air circulation, Ensure proper drainage, avoid overwatering, remove infected plants, Crop rotation, remove infected plants, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, increase humidity, neem oil.
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides with imidacloprid, Miticides with abamectin.