Song of India

Care guide

Song of India is a slow-growing dracaena with characterful, twisting stems and dense clusters of narrow leaves. It prefers bright, indirect light and tolerates a little gentle sun. In darker spots the colours fade and growth becomes sparse. Let the top half of the soil dry out before watering, and water less in winter. Dracaenas are sensitive to fluoride in tap water, which causes brown leaf tips, so use filtered water or rainwater when you can. Keep it in a warm room, away from cold drafts. Lower leaves naturally yellow and fall as the plant grows; simply remove them to keep it tidy. Feed every six weeks during spring and summer. Over time the stems can be staked or gently guided to create an interesting shape. Repot every two to three years in spring.