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dracaenaAny of about 50–80 species of ornamental foliage plants that make up the genus Dracaena, in the agave family, native primarily to the Old World tropics. Most have short stalks and narrow, sword-shaped leaves; some have taller stalks and resemble trees. The small flowers are red, yellow, or green. D. sanderiana and D. fragrans are often grown as houseplants. The ornamental dragon tree (D. draco) of the Canary Islands bears orange fruit. Its trunk contains a red gum, called dragon's blood, that was formerly used in medicines. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Where indoor trees or tall floor plants - which grow to 6 feet or more - are concerned, the specimens of choice would be dragon trees (also known as Dracaenas or corn plants) and palms. Dracaenas and bamboo palms, for example, are excellent floor plants for shaded summer patios but can be killed during a severe frost. I had assumed that this information was useful only in an indoor context and that Kentias would thus be suitable companions for cast iron plants (Aspidistra elatior), Janet Craig dracaenas, Chinese evergreens (Aglaonema commutatum), and other house plants that grow well in low-light situations. |
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