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Dracaena Tornado, 4-Inch Pot
$19.95
Sale price
$19.95
Regular price
Dracaena Tornado earns its name from the twist of its narrow, arching leaves. Bands of green and yellow sweep around a compact center, making a lively tabletop accent. Leaf pattern, twist and fullness vary naturally from plant to plant.
Points of interest and size
- One live Dracaena Tornado in a 4-inch nursery grow pot.
- A compact young plant when shipped; estimated mature indoor height is about 3–4 feet over time in suitable conditions.
Care guide
- Light: Bright indirect or filtered light helps maintain the green-and-yellow pattern. It tolerates lower light but may grow more slowly. Avoid strong direct afternoon sun.
- Water: Water thoroughly when the top 1–2 inches of mix feel dry, then let the pot drain completely. Reduce watering in cooler or darker months; do not leave it standing in water.
- Soil: Use loose, well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite in a pot with drainage holes.
- Humidity and temperature: Normal household humidity is generally suitable. Keep warm and away from cold drafts and dry blasts from heating vents.
- Feeding: During spring and summer growth, use balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label about monthly; reduce or pause in winter.
- Pruning: Remove spent leaves or trim brown leaf tips with clean scissors. An established cane can be cut back to manage height and encourage new shoots.
- Repotting: Check roots every 1–2 years. If crowded, move up one pot size in fresh draining mix, keeping the original planting depth.
- Propagation: An established plant can be propagated from a healthy cane or stem cutting with a node, rooted in clean water or lightly moist airy mix under warm indirect light. A small 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 Tornado 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 for watering, let it drain fully, then return it. Decorative furnishings are not included.