Fragrant Dracaena

Scientific Name: Dracaena fragrans (L.) Ker Gawl.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Agavaceae / Dracaena L./ Dracaena fragrans (L.) Ker Gawl.

Fragrant Dracaena
General Information
Usda SymbolDRFR2
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsDRFR2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Fragrant Dracaena.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityModerate
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Growth RateSlow
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee26
Height, Mature (feet)17.0
Known AllelopathNo


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodFall
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Fragrant Dracaena

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