The Dracaena has grass like leaves are striped in neon yellow, white, cream and blue green
It makes a darling houseplant that is easy to care for
The lemon lime plant enjoys a light well draining soil
A mix of potting soil and perlite will keep the roots happiest
This plant will grow to the size of its pot, and can tolerate being root boundIf you want to encourage faster growth choose a pot about 2 inches wider in diameter than the current pot
Dracaenas enjoysindirect moderate to bright light
However, It will tolerate lower indirect light
Shield this bush from strong direct light in summer south and west sunny windows
Water your lemon lime plant when the soil is dry down two inches or more
Tropical plants in general do not like to be overly wet. Try a watering schedule of every other week
This tropical plant enjoys humidity of at least 40% up to 60%
In dry climates this bush will thrive with a humidifier nearby
Apply a good quality fertilizer monthly through spring and summer
Optimal temperatures for the lemon lime are 60 to 75 degrees F
Lemon lime plants can be grown as a small tree indoors with a single large stem forming the trunk
For the best care leaves enjoy occasional washing
This helps keep the stomata (leaf pores) open for plant respiration
Dracaenas are not fussy and resist pests quite well when in good health
Propagation is best done through stem cuttings
You need a 3 to 6 inch leaf stem with a node and healthy leaf top
Plant the stem in moist soil or other planting medium
After several weeks roots will grow