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Gold Dust Dracaena, or Dracaena surculosa, is a very distinctive plant that looks unlike most other Dracaenas.
Latin name
Dracaena surclosa
Pronunciation
(“drah-SEE-nah surr-cue-LOH-sah”)
Common name
Spotted Dracaena
Origin
Coastal West Africa
It is a small multi-stemmed shrub with slender, whip-like branching stems, and large, elliptical leaves that grow in groups of two or three, which are patterned with cream or golden-yellow spots and blotches.
Toxic to pets if ingested. It contains saponins, which can cause vomiting, drooling, loss of appetite and lethargy in cats and dogs.
caring for your plant
Light
Medium to medium-high light, avoiding direct sunlight.
Watering
Keep soil moist, but not wet, and allow to dry out a little between watering. Regular misting with tepid water will keep the foliage looking fresh and discourage spider mites.
Pruning
Branches can be trimmed to maintain shape or size, but this will encourage branching lower down. New branches emerge as long whip-like stems before the leaves unfurl, so be careful not to cut those back thinking that they have lost their leaves and need removing.
Feeding
A weak solution of fertilizer added with the water every time you water will be beneficial.
pest & diseases
Generally pest free, but keep a lookout for mealybugs and two-spotted spider mite, both of which can be removed when you clean the plant with a damp cloth or paper towel. Regular misting with tepid water will also deter spider mites.
Our plants are grown in Ecoponic, an alternative to soil. Officially known as a vulkaponic substrate, it replaces traditional compost with a clean, mineral-based medium that helps protect peatlands.
According to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, “A loss of only 5% of UK peatland carbon would be equal to the UK’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.” As well as storing carbon, the natural wetlands where peat is found are critical to the survival of plants and wildlife. Ecoponic also improves plant health and uses water more efficiently.
Find out more about Ecoponic here.
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