Belgian evergreen
Also known as: ribbon plant
A slender, erect shrub with cane-like stems and glossy green leaves with longitudinal white stripes. Makes an easy houseplant
Scientific classification
- Species
- Belgian evergreen (Dracaena sanderiana)
- Genus
- Dracaena
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Belgian evergreen
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Belgian evergreen
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Belgian evergreen care guide
- Keep roots submerged in water or soil moist
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep roots submerged in water or soil moist
Fertilizing
FertilizingEvery 2-3 months with diluted liquid fertilizer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning necessary, unless growth is weak, in which case cut the plant back hard in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in pots of loam-based compost (John Innes No. 2) in a bright spot with protection from hot, direct sun. See houseplant cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects
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