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4.5 out of 5 (13 experiences)


About Dracaena "Warneckii'
The protective resins inside this plant are in Dragon’s Blood, a bright red pigment, varnish, medicine, incense, and dye that has been used across ancient cultures for thousands of years. This plant rarely blooms, but when it does, its flower blooms at night and emits smells that attract night pollinators, like moths. 🦇
Taxonomy
Dracaena fragrans 'Warneckii'
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii', Dracaena warneckei and Dracaena fragrans 'white stripe'

How to care for Dracaena "Warneckii'
How often to water your Dracaena "Warneckii'

every 12
Dracaena "Warneckii' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Dracaena "Warneckii' in your home

a window
Dracaena "Warneckii' can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dracaena "Warneckii' in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Dracaena "Warneckii'

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dracaena "Warneckii' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Seeing a little bit of new growth from Aristotle! Though he's also got some tiny black spots on a couple of his leaves - I watered with tap water last time, and I'm hoping that could have been the cause (I have some distilled water for next time)... either that or it's some disease I can't identify. Otherwise he seems to be doing okay so far, despite me having no idea what I'm doing 😅 #CornstalkDracaena #NewGrowth
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Yesterday, my dracaena's leaves were looking a little droopy and curly. Gave it a bottom water with distilled water, and a day later, they're back to looking their usual selves 🙂 As a newbie with house plants, it's still so interesting to me how much or how quickly they can change from day to day. #HappyPlants #CornstalkDracaena
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Help! What are these bugs and how do I get rid of them? Its been a month since I brought this dracaena home and I just noticed these little wormy looking bugs coming out of the bottom of the pot after watering from the bottom. #Dracaena
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Decided to repot my two dracaenas this evening, since they've both grown a lot since I got them earlier this year and they were both still in the original soil & pot they came in (and Aristotle here has been getting a little yellow recently...). Tried not to disturb their roots too much, so I'll see how they do! #Dracaena #CornstalkDracaena #RootPorn #RepotSeason #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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Dracaena getting yellow/brown/black spots One of my dracaenas was starting to get a couple of yellow spots a couple weeks ago, but seems to have taken a turn for the worse since repotting 9 days ago. The black spots in particular showed up maybe 3 days ago. Does this look like leaf spot disease, or maybe something else? I'm not sure how to fix it 😞 More info: it's in a terracotta pot with well draining cactus/succulent potting mix (which is dry now, last watered 9 days ago) mixed with some perlite and horticultural charcoal I had sitting around, and a little bit of Bonide granules mixed in as insecticide. I had watered a couple of times with bottled water, but switched back to distilled water when I repotted. #Dracaena #help #helpneeded #plantdoctor #Dyingplant
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Why are my Dracaena leaves turning black? I just got this Dracaena last week. It was really root bound so I repotted it and now I noticed the leaves are turning black. What did I do wrong? Thank you! #Dracaena #blackleaves #sickplant #help #helpneeded
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What’s with the brown spots? #Dracaena looks@like she has chicken pox!
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My plant has chicken pox! #Dracaena Help what’s with the spots on my plant??
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My fiddle plant is a little different. I dont know what’s happening. What should I do? Thanks community 🫶 #Dracaena
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I heard about moss for succulents and kinda went crazy. Is this too much miss? #Dracaena
Dracaena "Warneckii' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Dracaena "Warneckii' can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
💨 Humidity
Dracaena "Warneckii' enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.
🪴 Soil
Dracaena "Warneckii' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Dracaena "Warneckii' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
❄️ Dormancy
It’s common for Dracaena "Warneckii' to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
🌎 Native Region
Dracaena "Warneckii' is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Dracaena "Warneckii'
Dracaena "Warneckii'
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 6ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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