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Reflexa dragon tree

Dracaena reflexa

Also found as Dracaena reflexa Lam.

Dracaena Reflexa (Dracaena reflexa) is a upright companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement: A resilient architectural foliage plant display with the stated light, temperature, water, and drainage conditions
Care: Easy · Resilient architectural foliage plant
Everyday size: An upright tabletop-to-floor specimen; height varies by species and growing conditions.
Collector class: Premium
Seller listings: No verified seller listed

Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus: Dracaena
Family: Asparagaceae
Genetic status: Species
Propagation forms: Cutting · Rooted cutting · Seedling
Plant form: Representative photograph
Information checked: 2026-07-31

Household safety

Toxic to cats and dogs

ASPCA lists the applicable botanical record as toxic to cats and dogs. Do not place it where an animal can chew leaves, stems, roots, flowers, or fallen pieces.

Keep out of reach of children and do not ingest. Wash hands after pruning or contact with sap.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Reflexa dragon tree

Resilient architectural foliage plant guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Easy

Light: Low to bright filtered light; growth is faster in brighter positions
Water: Allow at least the upper half of the mix to dry before watering
Temperature: Normal room temperatures; avoid frost and prolonged cold (10–30°C)
Humidity: Normal household humidity (25–65%)
Potting medium: Peat-free houseplant mix amended for quick drainage
Drainage: Free draining; chronic wetness is the primary risk
Feeding: Light feed every six to eight weeks in spring and summer
Pruning and grooming: Wipe foliage and remove damaged leaves at their base
Seasonal rhythm: Water sparingly during low-light winter months
Propagation: Division, cane or leaf cuttings depending on the genus
Travel planning: Established plants commonly tolerate ten to twenty-one days between checks
Common watch-outs: Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Houseplants

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Explicit genus-wide (spp.) ASPCA toxic-plant record located.

Pets: ASPCA lists the applicable botanical record as toxic to cats and dogs. Do not place it where an animal can chew leaves, stems, roots, flowers, or fallen pieces.
Children: Keep out of reach of children and do not ingest. Wash hands after pruning or contact with sap.
Handling: Wear gloves when pruning and keep cut material contained.
Placement: Use only in a physically inaccessible display, or choose an ASPCA-listed non-toxic alternative for free-roaming pet areas.
If exposure happens: If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

Safety sourcesASPCA Animal Poison Control — Dracaena spp.ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Primary identification photograph

The source photograph is retained with its original credit and license.

Photographer: No machine-readable author provided. B.navez assumed (based on copyright claims).
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Botanical source: View identity source

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Reflexa dragon tree

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