Dracaena deremensis

Common Name:
Striped Dracaena

Description:
Dracaena deremensis is a versatile and elegant indoor foliage plant, best known for its upright growth and sword-shaped leaves that display striking variegation. Depending on the cultivar, the foliage may feature deep green centres with white, cream, or light green stripes, offering a sleek, architectural appearance that suits both modern and classic interiors. A slow-growing, low-maintenance plant, Dracaena deremensis thrives in Melbourne’s indoor conditions, preferring bright, indirect light but also tolerating lower light levels. It grows well in free-draining potting mix and benefits from moderate watering—allowing the top few centimetres of soil to dry out between drinks. Well suited to pots and narrow spaces due to its vertical form, this hardy plant is also known for its air-purifying qualities. Its tolerance for dry indoor air and minimal pruning needs make it a favourite for homes, offices, and commercial settings alike.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

• Indoors / Well lit

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–1.5 m

• Width: 50–70 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Indoors

• Air Purifying

• Herbaceous

• Perennial

• Low Maintenance

• Drought Tolerant (indoors once established)

Toxicity:
Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. May cause vomiting, drooling, or incoordination. Generally low risk to humans but ingestion is not advised.

Companion Plants:

• Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake Plant)

• Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant)

• Spathiphyllum 'Sweet Chico'

• Ficus elastica 'Tineke'

• Philodendron 'Rojo Congo'