- Please plan delivery and receiving accordingly.
- Freezing temperatures can cause damage.
- Move the plant indoors during freezing weather to ensure continued blooming and thriving.
Description
The Dracaena 'Tornado' is a popular, low-maintenance houseplant known for its unique, swirling, sword-like dark green leaves with lime-yellow edges, offering a sculptural look for indoor decor, thriving in bright, indirect light but tolerating low light, and needing infrequent watering (allowing soil to dry between waterings) to prevent root rot, making it great for beginners.
Origin
The Dracaena 'Tornado' (a cultivar of Dracaena fragrans) originates from the tropical regions of Africa, where it grows naturally in rainforests, known for its distinctive spiraling, green-and-yellow leaves that create a "tornado" effect, making it a popular, easy-care houseplant.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: Dark green, strappy leaves with bright yellow-green margins that curl and spiral, resembling a tornado.
- Growth: A compact, slow-growing variety, perfect for tabletops or shelves.
- Low-Maintenance: Hardy and adaptable, suitable for new plant owners.
Care Guide
- Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch leaves, but it tolerates low light.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil is dry; allow soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
- Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength; reduce in fall and winter.
- Humidity/Temperature: Prefers 65-80°F (18-27°C) and normal household humidity, but appreciates occasional misting.
Benefits
- Adds unique texture and height to indoor spaces.
- Drought-tolerant and forgiving if you forget to water occasionally.
Cold Zone Awareness
Plant care
Caring for plants involves providing the right amount of light and water, ensuring proper soil and drainage, and performing regular maintenance like pruning and fertilizing.
For more information go to Plant Care
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
For information on plant toxicity visit the the following website Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants at ASPCA
This guide provides an estimate of pot and plant sizes, but the actual size of the plant you receive may vary.
POT SIZE: 2"
- Plant size: 2-4"
- Pot top: ~2"
- Pot height: ~1.5 to 2.3"
POT SIZE: 3"
- Plant size: 2-6"
- Pot top: ~3"
- Pot height: ~2.5 to 3.15"
POT SIZE: 4"
- Plant size: 5-10"
- Pot top: ~4"
- Pot height: ~3.2 to 3.5"
POT SIZE: 6"
- Plant size: 8-16"
- Pot top: ~6"
- Pot height: ~4 to 5.5"
POT SIZE: 8"
- Plant size: 12-24"
- Pot top: ~8"
- Pot height: ~6 to 7.5"
POT SIZE: 10"
- Plant size: 16-36"
- Pot top: ~9.2-10"
- Pot height: ~6.9 to 8"
