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Dracaena surculosa 'Milky Way'
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Agave godseffiana 'Milky Way', Agave surculosa 'Friedmannii' |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a small shrub with thin stems and attractive leaves. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are broad elliptic with white longitude band in the middle. The green section on the leaf has creamy to white irregular dots. |
| Cultivation | Do not let the soil dry out between the watering. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 674 |
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| Species ID | 1969 |
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