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ribbon plant

4.5 out of 5 (149 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dracaena braunii

Genus

Dracaena

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

What other plant parents say

Survivor 97

Fast grower 55

Easy to propagate 34

Large, lush leaves 27

Pet friendly 26

Browns easily 17

Blooms easily 9

@Briana

Holiday, Florida

08/13/2021

my bf and i got this plant together as something fun and cute and we've actually gone through a small break up and got back together forgot to water it and everything while it just sits outside maybe…

@Cmmnsnse

Pinellas Park, Florida

04/13/2021

Digga D has gone through some difficult times recently, but he’s the epitome of a survivor, and is coming out of his tribulations with a roar, ready to be the plant he knows he can be. It’s a journey…

@Alo3vera

05/05/2021

Man you can never tell with these things. But I can share that they like pebbles not soil or that’s what it came in when I bought it anyways and I haven’t changed it. And like Aloe Vera,they don’t li…

@Lacshell

Echuca, Victoria

05/15/2021

This plant is a fast grower in terms of leaves but stems will take longer. Very low maintenance and easily kept happy if attention is paid to it. Water when soil is dry. Cute and also great for feng …

@Micah

05/29/2021

when i first got this plant, i replaced the pot with this mason jar and added more pebbles and purified water. other than that i haven’t touched it and it’s been thriving and even sprouting new leave…

@Micah

05/29/2021

@Brandy

Pike, New York

06/12/2021

This plant has moved from a tiny glass in the bathroom to a 5 gallon Betta Fish tank. He is a room mate to the Red Potato also I inhibiting the tank. Let’s see how he likes it!

@Lailas.oasis

Le Mars, Iowa

08/03/2021

orwell is an amazing plant i’ve had well over a year. he is a very fast grower, but if you don’t water him for long amounts of time, he may die. but he can always come back!

@Adianrankin

07/07/2021

Very easy to take care of. Ensure that it is good cutling or seedling. Take caution with watering and use either drainable pot with soil or a pot with rocks/water beads.

@Christine

Reading, Massachusetts

05/03/2021

Kobe is AMAZING and is very easy to grow. We bought ours already in a cool pattern, but if your nifty enough they could look really cool in sculpted positions.

How to care for ribbon plant

Water

How often to water your ribbon plant

ribbon plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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