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4.5 out of 5 (78 experiences)


About Song of India
Dracaena reflexa is a popular houseplant choice, as they are fairly low maintenance and have bright, colorful foliage. In their native habitat of southeast Africa these usually compact houseplants grow enormously, reaching heights of over 20 feet. Communities in Madagascar use this plant as a reported cure for a variety of ailments from malaria to dysentery. 🤒
Taxonomy
Dracaena reflexa
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Song of Jamaica and Dragon Tree

How to care for Song of India
How often to water your Song of India

every 12
Song of India 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 Song of India in your home

a window
Song of India 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 Song of India in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Song of India

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 Song of India after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My leaves are turning yellow on one side (sun side) and falling off. Any tips? #Dracaena
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Do you have a plant that just refuses to die? This plant has been only a stick to a stick with little leaf buds that normally die off for what seems like years. Then today, surprise baby! I don't know if I'm excited or disappointed that I can't throw it out yet. 😆
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My song of India is going through major shedding … can anyone help? Pretty sure there’s drainage and haven’t been overwatering #Dracaena
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#NewPlantMom Hi there, I’m new to this app and I have 3 plants (so far). I love plants. When do you know when you have to repot a plant? Thanks! And please feel free to add me to your page. Thank you! Jaclyn 😁❤️
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Is this a fungal spot on the top leaf? #Dracaena I just noticed this one leaf while repotting. Roots seemed fine. And since I’m here, can anyone confirm my suspicion of sun scorch on the bottom leaves in the 3rd pic? (I’ve had a bug trap with the UV light plugged in nearby and just realized that’s probably the culprit. 🤦🏼♀️) #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #SongOfIndia #helpneeded Thanks greggers 💚 #DoesThisLookInfectedToYou
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My song of india plant (identified by greg, not sure if it really is that!) is looking very sad. Any ideas? I believe I potted this guy late december, around christmas. been following greg’s watering schedule since, and it’s been looking very sad compared to how it first looked. Not sure what I’m doing wrong (I’m new to this!) Thanks! #help #NewPlantDad #SadPlant #unhappyplants #needadvice #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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Can I prune and propagate my plant? #Dracaena
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Why are the leaves turning yellow and brown and falling off #Dracaena
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Look what I made for my sister 🏖️ Sshh it’s a surprise! She boards dogs and walks them at the beach. She also has a little boat. She’ll probably make me keep it here. Twist my arm lol #fairyplantparent #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #DogsOfGreg
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Why is there yellow mold growing help!!
Care Summary for Song of India
Song of India
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.

What other plant parents say












I have had this plant for almost a year now! And it has survived everywhere I put it and feed it water. I would recommend it to a beginner/ new plant parent the only thing that has been a little hard to manage was tops growing but other than that she is living and thriving!!







This plant was left by the previous owner when we bought our house. And I hate to admit it but I forgot we had this plant (it was upstairs) and did not water it for MONTHS. But this guy was still kicking (although he lost a lot of leaves). I pruned him up and am taking proper care of him now and he is thriving. Definitely recommend for forgetful waterers. This plant has been one of the most forgiving plant I’ve ever owned.

