Dracaena Lemon Lime
Dracaena fragrans 'Lemon Lime'
Dracaena Lemon Lime has sword-shaped leaves with chartreuse borders, a dark green center, and thin white stripes. It grows in a rosette and eventually forms a woody trunk, so it works well as a tall potted plant. Bright filtered light keeps the yellow tones from fading.
Light
Bright Indirect
Water
Low
Difficulty
Easy
Humidity
Moderate
Pet Warning
Contains saponins, which are toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion can cause vomiting, salivation, and dilated pupils in cats.
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Care Notes
Light
Place the plant in bright, filtered light. Direct sun can leave brown patches; low light dulls the neon margins toward solid green.
Water
Water when the top half to three-quarters of the soil is dry. Use filtered or distilled water when you can; fluoride and chlorine in tap water often cause brown leaf tips.
Soil
A well-draining, peat-based mix with perlite works well. Always use a planter with drainage holes.
Humidity & Temperature
Moderate humidity is usually enough. In winter, water less and keep the plant away from cold window drafts and heater vents.
Common Issues
Yellow leaves that drop often mean overwatering. Brown tips call for better water quality or a humidity boost.
In-Depth Care & Growth
Feeding & Soil
Fertilizer
Balanced 10-10-10 liquid fertilizer
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with added perlite.
Physical Attributes
Mature Size
5-7 feet tall indoors
Growth Rate
Slow
Propagation
Stem cuttings or air layering.
Common Varieties
Massangeana
This form has arching sword-shaped leaves with a dark green central stripe, thin white lines, and broad neon-yellow margins.
Limelight
Broad, glossy, lance-shaped leaves in solid neon-lime green without the stripes found on other cultivars.