New to the scene, Dracaena Riki is recognisable by its bright, long-arching green leaves, accentuated with flashes of yellow running through the centre, meeting in a crown atop its main stems. The striking foliage on this robust, low-maintenance plant make it perfect for the beginner, or those wanting a feel for the tranquil hotter climates.
Dracaena fragrans Riki Care & Info Guide
Horty Hints
Cut and grow! if you cut back your Dracaena, put the cuttings in water in a warm position. Eventually new roots will grow and will eventually be able to be planted in soil.
Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove accumulated dust. Avoid using leaf shine on these plants.
Too dry for too long! Not watering often enough will cause the tips to turn brown. If you are watering often, the issue is the humidity. Time to start spraying.
Light
Dracaena Riki needs plenty of bright, indirect light to retain its vibrant colouring. Avoid direct sunlight as this may burn or bleach the leaves.
Watering
Water when the soil starts to dry-out at the top. Water well and allow to drain thoroughly. Relatively drought tolerant. Do not over water as this will cause the leaf tips to blacken.
Temperature
Fragrans Riki prefers average household temperatures between 16-24°C but can cope with as low as 12°C for short periods.
Humidity
Dracaena are hardy houseplants and will do well in normal room humidity, however they do prefer higher humidity and will benefit from occasional misting.
Feed
Apply a weak dose of a fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.
Height & Growth Rate
The Dracaena Riki is a slow-growing plant which typically reaches an ultimate height of around 1.5 to 2 metres.
Toxicity
The sap of the Dracaena fragrans is toxic to animals. It is not considered poisonous to humans but should not be ingested.
Air Purifying
This plant filters airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde and is part of our clean air plant collection.
Origin
Dracaena fragrans Riki is native to the tropics of Africa, Asia and South America.



























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