The dracaena is one of the great indoor survivors. It came out of tropical Africa, took to interiors better than almost anything else, and has been holding down office lobbies and apartment corners ever since. The reputation is earned. It asks for very little and keeps growing anyway.

This one carries long strap shaped leaves in lime and chartreuse, spiraling out from a single upright cane. The leaves arch rather than stand, so the plant moves outward as much as up, and the color is bright enough to lift a dim corner without any sun reaching it.

On a moss ball the cane is exposed where you can see it, scars and all, with the moss sitting right at the base of the growth. Vertical plant, round ball, nothing competing.

Details

• Dracaena (Dracaena fragrans)
• Category: Tropical
• Live moss ball, hand formed
• Display dishes sold separately
• Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed
• Handmade individually, so moss coverage, ball shape, and plant size vary from the photo.
• Approximate size: 5″ X 14″

Care

• Light: bright indirect light is ideal, but it tolerates medium and low light better than most. Direct sun scorches the leaves.
• Water: soak 2 to 3 minutes, drain fully, then let the ball dry down noticeably before the next soak. Roughly every 7 to 10 days indoors. Check by weight. Heavy means wait, light means water.
• Water quality matters with this one. Dracaenas are sensitive to fluoride and chlorine, and tap water is the usual cause of brown leaf tips. Use filtered or distilled water, or leave tap water out overnight before soaking.
• Temperature: normal indoor range, above 60F / 15C. Keep it away from cold drafts and heating vents.
• Brown tips can be trimmed at an angle with clean scissors. Trim just inside the brown and leave a thin edge, it looks more natural than cutting straight across.
• Lower leaves yellowing and dropping over time is normal as the cane grows. Sudden yellowing across the plant is usually too much water.

Every ball is formed and wrapped by hand, so the jute pattern and the shape of the sphere are unique to your piece. The plant varies too, in size, form, and color. Yours will not look exactly like the photo, and we think that is the best part.