Song Of India

Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata'

Design with this plant

Overview

The Song of India (Dracaena reflexa 'Variegata') is a striking evergreen shrub, celebrated for its vibrant, variegated leaves, featuring a blend of green with cream or yellow margins. Hardy in USDA zones 10-12, it reaches up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide, thriving in partial shade. Requires well-draining soil and moderate water. Ideal as a focal container specimen or for adding color contrast in tropical-themed gardens. Avoid frost exposure.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — The Song of India (Dracaena reflexa 'Variegata') is a striking evergreen shrub

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — featuring a blend of green with cream or yellow margins

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — Hardy in USDA zones 10-12, it reaches up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide, thriving in partial shade

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — Requires well-draining soil and moderate water

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — commonly referred to as the Song of India

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — Ideal as a focal container specimen or for adding color contrast in tropical-themed gardens

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — Distinguished by its variegated leaves

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–6 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Agavaceae
Climate: Subtropical

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (18)

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — The Song of India (Dracaena reflexa 'Variegata') is a striking evergreen shrub

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — featuring a blend of green with cream or yellow margins

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — Hardy in USDA zones 10-12, it reaches up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide, thriving in partial shade

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — Requires well-draining soil and moderate water

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — commonly referred to as the Song of India

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — Ideal as a focal container specimen or for adding color contrast in tropical-themed gardens

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — Distinguished by its variegated leaves

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — tropical specimen that adds a touch of exotic flair to any landscape design

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — providing a lively contrast against other greenery

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — the foliage exhibits a stunning palette of green accented with cream or light yellow stripes

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — This evergreen shrub boasts slender leaves that can reach lengths of 6 to 8 inches

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — consider that it thrives in well-draining soil and prefers partial shade

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — though it can adapt to low-light conditions

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — This plant is relatively low-maintenance but does require consistent moisture; watering should be thorough

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — making it versatile for various landscape scenarios

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — though they are often kept smaller through pruning

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — Hardy to USDA zones 10 to 12, this plant also makes an excellent indoor specimen in cooler climates

Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — With its upright growth habit

Related plants

Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — Utah Agave (Agave utahensis) is a striking succulent native to the Mojave Desert

Utah Agave

Agave Utahensis

Full · Zones 6–10

Palmer's Agave (Agave Palmeri) — Palmer's Agave (Agave palmeri) is a statuesque

Palmer's Agave

Agave Palmeri

Full · Zones 8–11

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — commonly known as Century Plant or Maguey

Century Plant, Maguey

Agave Americana

Full · Zones 8–11

Celsii Agave (Agave Celsii) — also known as 'Celsii Agave,' is a striking succulent featuring rosettes of green

Celsii Agave

Agave Celsii

Full · Zones 8–10

Dragon Tree (Dracaena Draco) — Dracaena draco, commonly called Dragon Tree, is an iconic, slow-growing evergreen

Dragon Tree

Dracaena Draco

Full · Zones 10–10

'Bad Hair Day' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — Proven Winners - Art & Sol® 'Bad Hair Day' - Mangave hybrid plant details, information and resources

'Bad Hair Day' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full