Dracaena Reflexa Song of India: Guide and Care-Indoor Plant Experts

The Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant is a species from the Dracaena Genus, It become a popular indoor plant that is an outdoor plant in some areas of the world. Dracaena Reflexa is easy to grow and maintain but it requires high humidity levels.

Dracaena Reflexa Song of India : Description

There are various Dracaena Reflexa based on the leaf variations, But the most popular variety is the yellow-edged variegata type which is generally found in the stores.  The plant usually grows up to 3ft tall inside the house (indoors) but it will take a few years and it is a bushy type of tree.

Like every other Dracaenas, Dracaena Reflexa Song of India, plants are easy to care for and grow. It can be neglected but not as much as dracaena plants. It likes bright light and quite high humidity levels. 

The main attraction to this species are there leaves. Although it does flower but the beauty of the plant lies in the Leaves. The Dracaena Reflexa Song of India’s Leaves are glossy that arch over and grow up to 1ft long and wide. These plants are seem to grow quite out of hand. Because it looks a bit ugly, so Pruning is need time to time.

Dracaena Reflexa Song of India : Plant Care

Light and Water

A Dracaena Reflexa Song of India likes bright indirect light but direct sun harm the plant. Like all other Dracaena watering should be often, after 50% of Top Soil dry out. Over watering can result the root rot, and this is the main reason this plant dies.

Temperature and Humidity

Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant temperature requires 65°F (18.3°C) – 85°F (29.4°C). Temperatures below 55°F (12.8°C) can damage the leaves and the plants. You need to avoid the cold drafts and heaters. Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant humidity  should be higher to grow faster but it can grow on regular household humidity.

Pests and Diseases

Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant has the problem of Scale, mealy bugs, spider mite, so you need to clean the leaves of the plant. If the leaves are not clean by time to time than the fusarium leaf spot disease can be damage the beauty of the plant. It can turn reddish-brown or tan spots on the leave.

Soil and Fertilizer

You need to use the pot having big hole in the bottom and the soil for Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant, should be quick-draining, which can prevent over-watering of soil and root rot. You need to add some some sand regularly if the soil seems heavy. Fertilize Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant  the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing. Please do not fertilize the plant in Autumn and winter season.

Pot Size, Pruning and Propagation

Pot for Dracaena Reflexa Song of India should be root-bound in small pots. You can move the plant to the next size pot once the roots have filled the existing container. Pruning of Dracaena Reflexa Song of India is necessary, and the it is natural for bottom leaves to turn yellow. If you wanted to make your plant stay bushy and full, then you need to prune the tips.

Propagation for Dracaena Reflexa Song of India you need to cut the 3′-5″ stem from tips. You need to plant the in loose pot, allow the cut to sit out overnight. This allows the cut end to dry out and helps prevent root rot.

Removing Toxins

All dracaena plants helps to clean the air of harmful toxins. The Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant was used in the NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) NASA clean air study 

Poisonous Plant Info

A Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant is usually listed as a non-toxic plant, like all other Dracaenas, but this plant is toxic to cats and dogs.

Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant Care

The Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant is easy to care for. The table given below is detailed instruction for care of plants: 

Temperature:	The ideal temperatures are between 60°F (15°C) – 80°F (27°C). Allowing temperatures to go below 55°F/12°C can harm the plant. Avoid having a plant sitting near cold drafts.
Light:	A brightly lit spot without direct sunshine is suggested. A small amount of morning or evening sun is not a problem.
Watering:	I would try and keep the soil slightly moist at all times and in the winter allow the soil to dry. You should be able to leave a Dracaena Reflexa for up to a month during winter without water and no harm would be caused. Over-watering can kill these.
Soil:	A fast draining potting soil mix is best to use.
Fertilizer:	Feed every four weeks from April until September using a 10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer.
Re-Potting:	Normal room humidity is usually fine, however, if you can?….(this will help your plant grow well) provide higher humidity levels. You can improve the humidity by placing the plant on a tray of pebbles sitting in water (water below pebble tops) or use a humidifier.
Humidity:	Normal room humidity is usually fine, however, if you can?….(this will help your plant grow well) provide higher humidity levels. You can improve the humidity by placing the plant on a tray of pebbles sitting in water (water below pebble tops) or using a humidifier.
Propagation:	These are easily propagated with stem tip cuttings (about 3 -5 inches long). Place the cutting (usually more than one) into a new pot with a moist potting mix.
Pruning:	You will find the lower leaves on this plant turn yellow after a period of time which is normal. Remove the lower leaves when they begin to yellow. You may also want to clean the leaves with tepid water using a soft sponge – to help it look attractive.

Source- houseplantsexperts.com

FAQs

Why Dracaena Reflexa is called Song of India?

The leaves of this plant resemble the sitar, a stringed instrument from India.

Do dracaena need direct sunlight?

Most Dracaena plants prefer bright, indirect light. 

Do dracaena need lots of sunlight?

Dracaena can survive in low or medium light, but the leaves will look their best in bright, indirect sun.

Is It Okay to Move My Reflexa Outside for the Summer? Will It Help It Grow Faster?

You can move it outside if you are careful about the weather conditions. Be careful not to let it get any direct sun. Direct sun will burn the leaves and ruin the plant’s appearance.

Conclusion

Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant is hardy, decorative houseplant can grow inside and outside of the house. This Plant is formerly called a Pleomele Reflexa, is native to Madagascar, Mauritius, and other islands of the Indian Ocean.

The Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant has yellow stripes on short, narrow, pointed green leaves which not only looks beautiful but also work as a air purifier. The Plant is slow growing and it will  work as a table plant and a shot tree.

This is all about the Dracaena Reflexa Song of India plant Hope it will answer all the questions in your mind and you will enjoy it. All the details written above are the writer’s judgment. Thank you for reading. If you have any queries and suggestions kindly leave a comment.