Dracaena Malaika green plant with white stripes on a white background

Dracaena Malaika, 4-Inch Pot

$19.95
$19.95
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Dracaena Malaika green plant with white stripes on a white background
  • Dracaena Malaika green plant with white stripes on a white background
  • Dracaena Malaika with cream-and-green striped leaves in a 4-inch nursery pot on a white background
  • Dracaena Malaika styled in a separately sold white Basel planter against a white background
  • Dracaena Malaika styled in a separately sold white Basel planter on a living-room side table
  • Variegated green and yellow dracaena houseplant on a white background
  • Dracaena Malaika green plant with white stripes on a white background
  • Dracaena Malaika with cream-and-green striped leaves in a 4-inch nursery pot on a white background
  • Dracaena Malaika styled in a separately sold white Basel planter against a white background
  • Dracaena Malaika styled in a separately sold white Basel planter on a living-room side table
  • Variegated green and yellow dracaena houseplant on a white background
Dracaena Malaika, 4-Inch Pot

Dracaena Malaika, 4-Inch Pot

$19.95
$19.95

Dracaena Malaika brings an upright, leafy accent to a desk or shelf. Its long, gently arching green leaves cluster around compact stems, adding texture without taking up much floor space. Leaf color, shape and fullness vary naturally between plants.

Points of interest and size

  • One live Dracaena Malaika in a 4-inch nursery grow pot.
  • A compact tabletop plant when shipped; estimated mature indoor height is about 3–6 feet over time, depending on light, care and pruning.

Care guide

  • Light: Bright indirect or filtered light supports sturdy growth. It can adapt to lower light but may grow more slowly; avoid harsh direct afternoon sun.
  • Water: Check the mix before watering. Water thoroughly when the top 1–2 inches are dry, then let excess drain fully. Reduce frequency during cooler, darker months; avoid leaving the roots soggy.
  • Soil: Use loose, well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite in a container with drainage holes.
  • Humidity and temperature: Normal household humidity is usually suitable. Keep in a warm indoor spot away from cold drafts and hot, dry vents.
  • Feeding: During active spring and summer growth, feed about monthly with balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label. Reduce or pause in winter.
  • Pruning: Remove fully yellowed leaves and trim brown tips with clean scissors. An established cane can be cut back to manage height and encourage new shoots.
  • Repotting: Check roots about every 1–2 years; if crowded, move up one pot size in fresh draining mix and keep the original planting depth.
  • Propagation: Established plants can be grown from healthy stem or cane cuttings with a node, rooted in water or lightly moist airy mix in warm indirect light. A young plant may not yet have a suitable cane.

Pet safety

Not safe for pets or children.

What you receive and optional planter

One live Dracaena Malaika in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. The white Basel 4.7-inch decorative planter is sold separately. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole: remove the nursery pot to water, let it drain completely, then return it. Decorative furnishings are not included.

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