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Dracaena goldieana

Also Known As

  • Green Zebra Plant
  • Striped Dragon Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-10'
  • W: 1'-5'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Dracaena goldieana plant details

Dracaena goldieana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dracaena goldieana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dracaena goldieana

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bold dark green leaves with lighter, silvery green, horizontal bands. Leaes are tapered towards the end. Upright growing habit. Branches can grow from base and mid-stem (can spread via rhizome). Sessile flowers.
This highly desirable, rare foliage plant shows attractive bands of darker green over soft light green. The broad pointed leaves grow off a central stem or cane, which gives it an upright habit. To make a full, bushy plant prune when it's young to create a multiple stemmed specimen. Although a slow grower, it thrives in a home environment with low light and humidity.

Gardening facts about Dracaena goldieana plant

How to Grow Dracaena goldieana

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-4'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-25'

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  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-8'

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Size

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 2'-4'

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