Danae racemosa

Alexandrian Laurel

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Common Name:

Alexandrian Laurel

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

120 cm

Maximum width:

150 cm

Alexandrian Laurel (Danae racemosa) - Description

Danae is a monotypic genus of flowering plants with only one species, Danae racemosa. It is a slow-growing evergreen shrub about 60 cm in diameter and its common names are Alexandrian laurel and Poet's laurel. In the APG III classification system, Danae is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae).

Alexandrian Laurel (Danae racemosa) - Blooming

Blooms small green flowers followed by bright red berries.

Alexandrian Laurel (Danae racemosa) - Growth

Clump-forming, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial. Does well in partial shade. Tolerates full sun, but the foliage may burn. Provide protection from strong winds. Grow D. racemosa in a shrub border or woodland margin. The "foliage" is suitable for cutting.

Alexandrian Laurel (Danae racemosa) - Planting

Propagate from the seed in fall. Sow in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Conduct division between fall and early spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.

Alexandrian Laurel (Danae racemosa) - Pest

Uncommon.

Alexandrian Laurel (Danae racemosa) - Interesting facts

Interestingly enough the "leaves" of Danaeuml; plants are actually flattened stems that provide the function of leaves by being the primary organ for light capture. These modified stems are also used to store water.