Dracaena Species, Malaysian Dracaena, Small-Leaved Dragon Tree, Song of India

Dracaenareflexa

Genus
Dracaena (dra-SEE-nah)
Species
reflexa (ree-FLEKS-uh)
Synonym
Cordyline reflexa
Draco reflexa
Pleomele reflexa
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Bartow, Florida

Boca Raton, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Punta Gorda, Florida

Goose Creek, South Carolina

Greenville, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | November 2004 | positive

A very interesting and nice-looking plant, Song of Jamaica or Song of Malaysia originates from tropical west Africa, the Canary Islands, ...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | June 2004 | positive

This grows very well for me in a container. It has an interesting shape and decorative stem. It seems cold hardy in zone 9a, central Florida.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | neutral

This is the same species as 'Song of India' but not variegated. Is basically a Dracaena with leaves (without midribs) in a whorl around ...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | August 2003 | positive

This plant is often found in dish gardens. I grow it as a patio plant in my yard in central Florida. It loves shade and is tolerant of ...Read More

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