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Dracaena goldieana
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Common Name: | Queen of Dracaenas, Green Zebra Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 1 m to 4 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | West Africa |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous plant that typically grows 1-2 m in cultivation, but can reach 4 m in the wild. |
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| Foliage | Smooth, thin leaves are broadly ovate with entire leaf margin. Leaves are marbled with a green and white alternating pattern. Young foliage has a red underside. |
| Cultivation | Protect leaves from full sun. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Green, White, Patterned |
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References
| References | Polunin, Ivan. 2010. Plants and Flowers of Singapore. Malaysia: Marshall Cavendish Editions . |
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Others
| Master ID | 661 |
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| Species ID | 1956 |
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