Dracaena aletriformis (D. hookeriana) (Large-leaved dragon tree)

Botanical name: Dracaena aletriformis (D. hookeriana)
Common name(s): Large-leaved dragon tree
Categories: Shrubs and Perennials

Plant description:

A lovely form plant, which is indigenous to South Africa, has large leaves that have a narrow white margin. It bears greenish flowers and orange berries at irregular times. Suitable for tub culture. Prefers warmer climates.

Family: Asparagaceae

Synonym: Dracaena latifolia

Botanical Pronunciation: dra-SEE-nah ah-let-rih-FOR-mis

Dracaena aletriformis (D. hookeriana) requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
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Botanical name	Dracaena aletriformis (D. hookeriana)
Plant Care	Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels. Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa.
Size	2 m * 1 m
Categories	Shrubs and Perennials
Flowers	The Dracaena aletriformis (D. hookeriana) bears greenish flowers.
Common name(s)	Large-leaved dragon tree
Origin	This plant originates in Southern Africa.
Foliage	This plant has large leaves that have a narrow white margin.
Uses in landscape design	This lovely form plant is suitable for tub culture. It prefers warmer climates.
Other languages	Grootblaardrakeboom (A) Igonsi-lehlathi (Z) Ikholokotho (X)

The Dracaena aletriformis (D. hookeriana) bears greenish flowers.

This plant has large leaves that have a narrow white margin.

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Dracaena aletriformis (D. hookeriana) (Large-leaved dragon tree)