Ribbon Plant
Dracaena sanderiana
An evergreen perennial featuring slender, upright, flexible green leaves with parallel venation, commonly cultivated indoors.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 4 to 6 hours daily; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching.
- Water
- Water thoroughly when the top soil dries out completely. Allow excess water to drain completely and avoid letting the roots sit in standing water.
- Growth
- Upright, slender perennial shrub reaching mature heights of 2 to 4 feet with a slow growth rate.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight and water when the top two inches of soil become dry. Use well-draining potting mix and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the active growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 4 to 6 hours daily; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching.
Watering
Water thoroughly when the top soil dries out completely. Allow excess water to drain completely and avoid letting the roots sit in standing water.
Soil
Rich, well-draining potting mix with a slightly acidic to neutral pH range between 6.0 and 7.0.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 to 11 when grown outdoors, primarily grown as a houseplant elsewhere.
Growth habit
Upright, slender perennial shrub reaching mature heights of 2 to 4 feet with a slow growth rate.
Bloom season
Rarely flowers indoors; small, inconspicuous white flowers may appear infrequently on mature plants.
Propagation
Propagated easily through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting medium during spring or summer.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to root rot from overwatering and tip browning caused by fluoride or chlorine in tap water.
Similar species
Sansevieria trifasciata, which features stiffer, more rigid succulent leaves compared to the flexible leaves of Dracaena sanderiana.