{"product_id":"dracaena-reflexa-song-of-india-varigated-plant","title":"Dracaena Reflexa Song Of India Varigated Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSong of India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe song of India plant is a species from the dracaena genus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(dracaena reflexa)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that has become a popular house plant\u003c\/span\u003e..\u003cspan\u003e These plants \u003c\/span\u003eare fairly easy to grow and maintain. The leaves are the main attraction to this species.These leaves are glossy that arch over and grow up to 1ft long and a couple of inches or so wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar and other Indian ocean islands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows slowly but can reach 3 ft or more \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e S\u003c\/span\u003eong of India does need to be kept at a brightly lit spot without direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist, although if you have to err, do so on the dry side. (But keeping it too dry will result in brown leaf tips.). Be sure to use a container with a drainage hole and never allow the plant to stand in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beware of low humidity. If the humidity drops below 40 percent for an extended time, the tips of the leaves can turn brown. Try misting the plant every day to provide humidity. It s also sensitive to fluoride and excessive salts, so try to use nonfluoridated water and flush monthly to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremove fertilizer salts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth may cease completely below 70 F, but will resume when warmer weather returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any good potting mix that drains well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e During growing, fertilizer with slow-release fertilizer or use a 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer at half-strength every month. Iron deficiency can result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyellowing leaves\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebetween the veins treat with an iron drench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are susceptible to thrips and mealybugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will find the lower leaves on this plant turn yellow after a period of time which is normal. Remove the lower leaves when they begin to yellow. You may also want to clean the leaves with tepid water using a soft sponge - to help it look attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eDracaena reflexa \u003c\/em\u003eis one of the most efficient plants at removing formaldehyde from the air in your home, as well as other VOCs, including benzene, trichloroethylene, and xylene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDracaena plants are not considered poisonous to humans, but are extremely poisonous to dogs and cats with a #2 toxicity level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47809252884674,"sku":"BXLIY 7280381507","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/Dracaena_reflexa-Song_of_India.jpg?v=1781496083","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/dracaena-reflexa-song-of-india-varigated-plant","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}