{"product_id":"dracaena-lemon-lime","title":"Dracaena Lemon Lime - Dracaena fragrans 'Lemon Lime'","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaena Lemon Lime (Dracaena fragrans 'Lemon Lime') is a vibrant, striped foliage plant known for its bold bands of lime green, yellow, and dark green running the length of each arching leaf. Grown in a healthy 4-inch nursery pot, this easygoing tropical brings punchy colour to lower-light corners of Vancouver homes and offices where many flowering plants would struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFeature Highlights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy Nursery Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-Inch Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaena Lemon Lime belongs to the Asparagaceae family and is a striped cultivar of Dracaena fragrans, a species native to tropical Africa. Dracaena fragrans is one of the most widely grown houseplant species worldwide, with 'Lemon Lime' standing out for its especially bright, high-contrast leaf striping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew low-light-tolerant plants offer this much colour. Dracaena Lemon Lime's bold striped foliage brings visual energy to shaded corners and rooms with limited natural light, all while asking for very little in terms of hands-on care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDracaena fragrans 'Lemon Lime'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDracaena Lemon Lime, Corn Plant (Lemon Lime)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical evergreen shrub\/tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePot Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-inch nursery pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, cane-forming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-90 cm indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeaf Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLime green, yellow, dark green stripes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely flowers indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBloom Season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncommon indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen \/ Deciduous\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndoor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutdoor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer container plant only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePet Safe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToxicity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to cats and dogs if ingested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate, allow drying between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to bright indirect light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage indoor humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining potting mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced liquid, every 4-6 weeks in season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCane cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected Lifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMany years, very long-lived\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, arching, strap-shaped leaves display bold longitudinal stripes of lime green, yellow, and deep green, radiating from a central cane. As the plant matures, lower leaves shed naturally, gradually revealing a woody trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant tolerates a wide range of light, from low light to bright indirect light, though the boldest leaf colour and striping develop with medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct, intense sun, which can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings, then water thoroughly. This plant is sensitive to overwatering and prefers to dry out somewhat between waterings rather than staying consistently wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage indoor humidity is generally sufficient, and this plant handles the drier air of Canadian winters reasonably well without major issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep this plant in typical indoor temperatures between 16 and 27 degrees Celsius, away from cold drafts and sudden temperature swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-draining, standard potting mix amended with perlite supports healthy roots and helps prevent the overwatering issues this plant is most prone to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer every four to six weeks during spring and summer, reducing or pausing feeding in fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepot every two years or so, or once roots become tightly bound in the current pot, moving up only one size at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim the cane to control height and encourage branching, and remove any yellowed or damaged leaves at the base to keep the plant looking tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant propagates well from cane cuttings, which can be rooted in water or moist potting mix and will often send out new growth from the cut cane as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is slow to moderate, typically producing a modest number of new leaves each growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, Dracaena Lemon Lime can eventually reach 1 to 2 metres over several years, though it stays more compact for a long time in a smaller container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIndoor Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaena Lemon Lime is an excellent year-round houseplant across Canada, well suited to lower-light rooms, offices, and hallways where many other colourful plants would struggle to survive, let alone thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOutdoor Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn British Columbia, this plant can spend summer outdoors in a bright, shaded, or partly shaded spot, but it must come back indoors before nighttime temperatures drop in fall, as it has no frost tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaena fragrans, including the 'Lemon Lime' cultivar, is considered toxic to cats and dogs; it contains saponins that can cause vomiting, sometimes with blood, along with drooling and loss of appetite if ingested. Keep this plant out of reach of pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAir Purifying Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaena fragrans was one of the species evaluated in NASA's Clean Air Study and was shown to help filter certain common indoor air pollutants, making Lemon Lime a well-documented choice among air-filtering houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown leaf tips are commonly linked to fluoride or chlorine sensitivity from tap water, or low humidity; filtered water can help reduce this. Yellowing, soft leaves usually point to overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePest Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpider mites and mealybugs can occasionally appear, particularly in dry indoor air. Wipe leaves periodically and treat any infestation promptly with insecticidal soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bold striped foliage adds instant colour to darker corners, hallways, or offices where flowering plants aren't practical, and pairs nicely with plain white or neutral pots to let the leaf colour take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-light rooms, offices, and anyone browsing our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-purifying-plants\"\u003eair purifying plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beginner-plants\"\u003ebeginner plants\u003c\/a\u003e collections for colourful, forgiving foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is most active in spring and summer, when regular watering and light feeding support new leaves. In fall and winter, water less frequently as growth slows and keep the plant away from cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Dracaena Lemon Lime survive in low light?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it tolerates low to bright indirect light, though colour is most vivid with more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this plant toxic to pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is considered toxic to cats and dogs and should be kept out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it purify the air?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Dracaena fragrans was included in NASA's Clean Air Study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the leaf tips turning brown?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluoride or chlorine sensitivity from tap water, or low humidity, are common causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e Potentially 1 to 2 metres indoors over several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I propagate this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Through cane cuttings rooted in water or moist potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep it outdoors in BC?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only temporarily in summer shade; it must come indoors before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my plant losing lower leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a natural part of growth as the plant develops a visible trunk over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pests affect this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spider mites and mealybugs are the most common issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Dracaena Lemon Lime we sell is nursery-grown and inspected before shipping, arriving healthy and ready to brighten your space. 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