Dracaena surculosa
Gold Dust Dracaena
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Gold Dust Dracaena (Dracaena surculosa) - Description
The Gold Dust Dracaena looks a bit different from other Dracaenas. While most Dracaenas have long strap-shaped leaves, the Gold Dust Dracaena has broader leaves that are speckled with yellow or white spots. The Gold Dust Dracaena is a great indoor plant.
Gold Dust Dracaena (Dracaena surculosa) - Blooming
Almost never flowers as houseplants. D. draco has clusters of greenish white flowers at branch ends. Mature plants bear very fragrant flowers in summer, followed by red or yellow spherical berries.
Gold Dust Dracaena (Dracaena surculosa) - Growth
Some show graceful fountain forms with broad, curved, ribbon like leaves or stiff, sword like leaves. D. draco grows slowly to 20 feet high and wide, and is the only species that doesn't need to be protected from wind. Dracaena does best in full sun or full light with moderate humidity.In areas where Dracaena is not growing hardy, raise plants indoors as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse. A warm greenhouse has a minimum temperature of 55°F (13°C). During the day, temperatures should be set to 55-64°F (13-18°C) or above, and at night, the temperature should be at 55°F (13°C).
Gold Dust Dracaena (Dracaena surculosa) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Can also propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Gold Dust Dracaena (Dracaena surculosa) - Pest
Mealybugs, spider mites, and scale insects. Dracaena is sensitive to boron and calcium deficieny as well as excess fluoride.
Gold Dust Dracaena (Dracaena surculosa) - Soil and irrigation
In containers, water only when top 1/2-1" of soil is dry. Dracaena does best with well-draining soil. Indoors, use a soil-based potting mix. Water liberally during the growing season, reduced in winter.
