Dracaena fragrans 'Hawaiian Sunshine' (Hawaiian Sunshine Dracaena ,Hawaiian Sunshine Corn Plant)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Dracaena |
Species | fragrans |
Cultivar | 'Hawaiian Sunshine' |
Category | Tropicals, Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zone 10a - 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) - 1.7 |
Temperature (°F) | 30 - 35 |
Height | 1.2 - 2 m |
Spread | 0.6 - 1.5 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A herbaceous evergreen plant with an upright spreading habit of growth. |
Landscape | Commonly used as a houseplant or in tropical landscape plantings. |
Propagation | By stem cuttings. |
Cultivation | Best grown in rich, well-drained soil in high humidity and bright, indirect light. Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Bark/Stem Description | A dark green stem. |
Leaf Description | Glossy sword-like leaves remain dark green in colour with prominent light green stripes throughout the year. |
Flower Description | Showy, fragrant, and white colour. Flowers are not ornamentally significant. |