Dracaena: January Houseplant Highlight
Posted on January 8, 2025
Get ready for houseplant highlights! This year we will spotlight a new indoor plant each month, sharing care tips, varieties, and unique characteristics.
We’re starting off with our pick for January—Dracaena! This humidity-loving houseplant fits perfectly in an empty spot by a window. Dracaena has a lenient watering schedule (every 10-12 days) and adapts easily to many environments, making it a great option for beginners!
Light Needs
- Prefers indirect lighting, but will also do well in a brightly lit room
- Place in a corner near a window or in front of/across from a window with a sheer curtain
Water Needs
- Let the soil dry between waterings
- Water approximately every 10-12 days
- Loves humidity
Notable characteristics
- Resilient houseplant
- Easily adapts to many environments
- Low maintenance
- Good choice for beginners
- Great air purifier
Popular Varieties
‘Tornado’
Reaches 3-4 feet
‘Pleomele Song of India’
Reaches 3-6 feet
‘Marginata Character’
Reaches up to 6 feet
‘Limon’
Reaches 5-10 feet