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Dracaena 'Lemon Lime' 12cm

Name: Dracaena 'Lemon Lime' 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: DracLemonLime12cm
Price: 7.0 EUR
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Indoor plant · Asparagaceae · Upright striped foliage

Dracaena fragrans ‘Lemon Lime’

Lemon and lime with nothing sticky on the glass

Family: Asparagaceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: approx. 15 cm

Asparagaceae
Lemon-lime stripes
Upright form
Moderate watering
Easy care

Dracaena fragrans ‘Lemon Lime’ raises narrow lanceolate leaves with bright lemon and lime zones around deeper green, forming a clean upright rosette.

Its cool two-tone colour brightens small positions without the visual bulk of broad foliage and suits modern, orderly compositions.

What makes it distinctive

Lemon light, parallel stripes and compact vertical growth create one of the brightest Dracaena cultivars.

Stripes in a citrus palette

Yellow, lime and green run the length of the blade and emphasise height.

A clean upright rosette

Leaves organise around the central stem and add height without a broad footprint.

Colour that responds to light

In good indirect light pale zones stay clear; in deep shade contrast softens.

Why you will love it: it acts as a luminous vertical brushstroke and keeps an orderly appearance with a simple measured care cycle.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Display it on a desk, shelf or small stand near a bright window. White, grey, cobalt or natural terracotta planters make the lemon stripes look even cleaner.

Plant pairings

Plants that set it off

Pair it with contrasting forms that tolerate similar light, allowing the upright striped line to act as a visual axis.

Zamioculcas zamiifolia — glossy compound foliage and deep green for a calm base.
Aglaonema commutatum — broader leaf mass with compatible indirect-light needs.
Sansevieria trifasciata — stricter vertical blades that strengthen a modern line.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright to medium indirect light. Variegation becomes clearer in a brighter position.

Water

Water when roughly the upper third of the mix has dried, soaking fully and draining.

Atmosphere

Keep at 18–27°C with normal humidity and protection from hot or cold dry draughts.

Pets

Not considered safe for cats or dogs. Eating Dracaena foliage may cause vomiting, drooling and weakness.

Selected for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable nutritionNutri One® 500mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and striping

Provide bright indirect light for clean colour bands and even growth. Medium light is tolerated, but intense sun scorches blades and deep shade reduces contrast.

Water with a pause

Let roughly the upper third of the mix dry, then water thoroughly. Dracaena prefers a clear moisture-and-air cycle rather than small daily amounts.

Water quality and tips

If persistent brown tips appear and tap water is hard, try filtered or rainwater. Also check dry draughts, salt accumulation and excess feed.

Temperature

Keep ideally at 18–27°C, away from cold glass and radiators. Below 15°C metabolism slows and wet mix becomes more hazardous.

Substrate and renewal

Use an airy, fast-draining mix in a pot with holes. If a cane becomes too tall, cut it during active growth to encourage new shoots lower down.

Nutrition and repotting

During active growth, use Nutri One, a complete liquid NPK feed with trace elements, only as directed and never on bone-dry mix. After repotting into a fresh enriched substrate, wait before feeding so nutrition is not needlessly doubled.

Botanical identityOrigin & taxonomic identityThe species, origin and cultivated selection

An accepted Asparagaceae species

Dracaena fragrans is an accepted African species. ‘Lemon Lime’ is a cultivated variety selected for stable striping.

Tropical African origin

The native range lies in tropical Africa, where the species grows as a shrub or tree in the seasonally dry tropical biome.

Fragrans refers to the flowers

The epithet means fragrant and refers to the species' scented flowers. Blooming indoors is possible but uncommon.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who likes to look beyond the surface

Stripes are different tissues

Pale and green zones result from different chlorophyll distribution. They are not surface colour and cannot be wiped away.

The cane retains dormant buds

Woody stems can activate new shoots below a cut, which is why Dracaena can be renewed and propagated from cane sections.

Parallel venation signals a monocot

Main veins run along the blade, a characteristic organisation among many monocots in Asparagales.

Saponins explain toxicity

Eating Dracaena tissue can cause gastrointestinal and neurological signs in pets, so foliage belongs out of reach.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about behaviour, common signs and correct care for this plant.

01 Why are the stripes becoming greener?

Contrast often falls in lower light. Move the pot gradually into brighter indirect light and judge the next leaves.

02 When exactly should I water?

Check roughly the upper third of the mix. Once dry and the pot lighter, water fully and let it drain.

03 Can I trim a brown leaf tip?

Remove only fully dry tissue, following the natural line. Also check hard water, salts, dry draughts and watering rhythm.

04 Why are the tips turning brown?

Hard water, accumulated salts, a dry draught or excess feeding are common causes. Stabilise conditions and flush the mix periodically with plenty of water.

05 Can I shorten the cane?

Yes, during active growth. Cut at the desired height with a clean tool; dormant buds below the cut may then produce new shoots.

06 Is it safe for cats and dogs?

No. Dracaena tissues contain saponins and ingestion may cause vomiting, drooling, reduced appetite or weakness. Keep it out of reach and contact a vet if chewing occurs.

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Dracaena 'Lemon Lime' 12cm

Dracaena 'Lemon Lime' 12cm

Dracaena fragrans ‘Lemon Lime’

What makes it distinctive

Stripes in a citrus palette

A clean upright rosette

Colour that responds to light

Where it looks its best

Plants that set it off

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and striping

Water with a pause

Water quality and tips

Temperature

Substrate and renewal

Nutrition and repotting

An accepted Asparagaceae species

Tropical African origin

Fragrans refers to the flowers

Stripes are different tissues

The cane retains dormant buds

Parallel venation signals a monocot

Saponins explain toxicity

Frequently asked questions

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