Dracaena Burley 200mm

$20.00

🌿 Dracaena ‘Burley’

Common Name: Dracaena Burley
Botanical Classification: Likely a cultivar of Dracaena fragrans (though specific trade names vary)
Family: Asparagaceae
Origin: Native species originate in tropical Africa, though this is a nursery cultivar

📏 Physical Description

  • Growth Habit:
    An upright, slow-growing evergreen with cane-like stems and a compact rosette of broad, arching leaves.
    Typically grows to 1–1.5 meters (3–5 feet) in pots and up to 2+ meters in ground or large containers.

  • Leaves:
    Glossy, sword-shaped leaves, typically deep green with lighter green striping through the center.
    Leaves can reach 30–60 cm long, with a graceful, slightly weeping form.

  • Stems:
    Tall, woody cane stems (often called "dragon tree trunks") that may be branched or single, giving a tree-like silhouette.

🌱 Care and Cultivation

  • Light:
    Tolerates low to medium indirect light, but prefers bright, filtered light for best growth.
    Avoid direct hot sunlight, which can scorch leaves.

  • Watering:
    Allow the top 4–5 cm (1–2 inches) of soil to dry out between waterings.
    Dracaenas are drought-tolerant and sensitive to overwatering—avoid soggy soil.

  • Humidity:
    Thrives in average indoor humidity, but appreciates occasional misting or grouping with other plants.

  • Soil:
    Needs well-draining potting mix. A standard indoor mix with perlite or bark added for aeration is ideal.

  • Temperature:
    Prefers 18–26°C (65–80°F).
    Protect from cold drafts and temps below 10°C (50°F).

  • Feeding:
    Fertilize every 6–8 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer.

  • Repotting:
    Repot every 2–3 years or when roots outgrow the pot.

  • Propagation:
    Easily propagated via stem cuttings or air layering.

✅ Quick Care Summary

RequirementDetailsLightBright to medium indirect lightWaterLet topsoil dry before wateringSoilWell-draining indoor potting mixHumidityAverage; occasional misting helpfulTemperature18–26°C; protect from frostFeedingEvery 6–8 weeks in growing seasonPropagationStem cuttings or air layering

✅ Perfect For:

  • Indoor offices or living rooms

  • Low-light corners or modern minimalist spaces

  • Tropical verandas or shaded patios in warm climates

  • Air-purifying plant arrangements

🌿 Dracaena ‘Burley’

Common Name: Dracaena Burley
Botanical Classification: Likely a cultivar of Dracaena fragrans (though specific trade names vary)
Family: Asparagaceae
Origin: Native species originate in tropical Africa, though this is a nursery cultivar

📏 Physical Description

  • Growth Habit:
    An upright, slow-growing evergreen with cane-like stems and a compact rosette of broad, arching leaves.
    Typically grows to 1–1.5 meters (3–5 feet) in pots and up to 2+ meters in ground or large containers.

  • Leaves:
    Glossy, sword-shaped leaves, typically deep green with lighter green striping through the center.
    Leaves can reach 30–60 cm long, with a graceful, slightly weeping form.

  • Stems:
    Tall, woody cane stems (often called "dragon tree trunks") that may be branched or single, giving a tree-like silhouette.

🌱 Care and Cultivation

  • Light:
    Tolerates low to medium indirect light, but prefers bright, filtered light for best growth.
    Avoid direct hot sunlight, which can scorch leaves.

  • Watering:
    Allow the top 4–5 cm (1–2 inches) of soil to dry out between waterings.
    Dracaenas are drought-tolerant and sensitive to overwatering—avoid soggy soil.

  • Humidity:
    Thrives in average indoor humidity, but appreciates occasional misting or grouping with other plants.

  • Soil:
    Needs well-draining potting mix. A standard indoor mix with perlite or bark added for aeration is ideal.

  • Temperature:
    Prefers 18–26°C (65–80°F).
    Protect from cold drafts and temps below 10°C (50°F).

  • Feeding:
    Fertilize every 6–8 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer.

  • Repotting:
    Repot every 2–3 years or when roots outgrow the pot.

  • Propagation:
    Easily propagated via stem cuttings or air layering.

✅ Quick Care Summary

RequirementDetailsLightBright to medium indirect lightWaterLet topsoil dry before wateringSoilWell-draining indoor potting mixHumidityAverage; occasional misting helpfulTemperature18–26°C; protect from frostFeedingEvery 6–8 weeks in growing seasonPropagationStem cuttings or air layering

✅ Perfect For:

  • Indoor offices or living rooms

  • Low-light corners or modern minimalist spaces

  • Tropical verandas or shaded patios in warm climates

  • Air-purifying plant arrangements