COMMON NAME: Dracaena

LIGHT: Bright indirect to low light

WATERING: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry

SOIL: Quality all-purpose potting mix; EarthMix® Proganix-I™ (indoor organic growing mix) or similar works well

FERTILIZING: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer

PRUNING: Trim brown leaf tips and remove lower leaves as they yellow; can be cut back to encourage branching

EXTRA NOTES: Sensitive to fluoride in tap water—use distilled or filtered water if possible

PET SAFE? Mild to moderately toxic

CHILD SAFE? Mild to moderately toxic

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