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. |
Photographs
Dracaena fragrans 'Hawaiian Sunshine', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Dracaena fragrans 'Hawaiian Sunshine', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.