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Plant Care Guide > Song of india

How to Grow and Care for Song of india

Song of india, also known as Pleomele, Lily bamboo, Song of Jamaica, Striped Dracaena

Song of india generally ranks as an easy-care houseplant, suitable for gardeners of all levels. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should be kept in well-draining soil to avoid root rot, a key special care point. Overwatering is a common issue; hence, allowing the soil to dry between waterings is crucial for song of india's overall health.

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Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Song of india

Song of india
Song of india
Song of india
ToughnessHigh
Care LevelMedium
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 2 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsPartial sun
Soil pH6-7.5
Planting TimeAll year round
Hardiness Zones
10-12
ToxicityToxic to Pets
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Varieties of Song of india
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Variegated song of India

Variegated song of India is a Song of India cultivar that, perhaps unsurprisingly, features variegated leaves. Specifically, this cultivar's two-toned leaves are emerald green in their middles, with edges that transition from yellowish-green to a more subdued cream color as they age. Easy to take care of, and boasting leaves that really "pop," this cultivar can be found in gardens, homes, malls, and offices all over the world.

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Dragon Tree 'Anita'

Dragon Tree 'Anita' differs from its African parent plant because of its long and slender leaves and upright tall-growing form. This hybrid has the appropriately elegant name, Anita, which means grace. Typically the plant is grown indoors and is easy to care for and tolerant of both low light and bright placements.

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Song of Jamaica

Song of Jamaica is perhaps the most widely grown hybrid plant. The plant's name, Song of Jamaica, is a play on the name of the long-established hybrid 'Song of India.' It rewards ornamental growers with two-colored light and dark green leaves that stand out from its plainer parent. In an outdoor garden, this tall-growing beauty makes a great accent plant; and it also thrives indoors in containers, requiring little care.

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Dracaena reflexa 'Riki'

Dracaena reflexa 'Riki' is a hybrid of an attractive tropical plant. It has multiple shades of green on its leaves where its parent plant is just dark green. It is a popular and relatively recent cultivar that was only patented in 1998, given an old German name — Riki — meaning complete ruler, and then awarded the UK's Office Plant of the Year in 2009.

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Song of india 'Song of India'

Song of india 'Song of India' is a vibrant, tropical evergreen shrub featuring slender leaves with creamy yellow stripes, earning its melodic name. Its stiff, upright growth form suits indoor conditions well, making it a popular ornamental choice. In its natural habitat, song of india 'Song of India''s variegation may be an adaptation to understory life, with lighter leaf markings maximizing light capture.

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