How Often to Water a Song of India
Dracaena reflexa · Difficulty: Easy
Care Snapshot
| Light | Medium to bright indirect light |
|---|---|
| Soil | Well-draining all-purpose potting mix |
| Humidity | Average home humidity is fine (30-50%) |
| Temperature | 18-27°C (65-80°F) |
| Pet Safety | ☠️ Toxic to cats & dogs (saponins - causes vomiting, drooling and appetite loss) |
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Signs of Overwatering
Lower leaves turning yellow and dropping while the soil still feels wet several days after watering signals overwatered, oxygen-starved roots.
Signs of Underwatering
The narrow, whorled leaves lose their bright yellow-and-green variegation contrast and the leaf tips turn brown and dry.
Adjusting for the Seasons
Slows noticeably in low winter light; the compact, twisted growth habit means it also tolerates being slightly root-bound without complaint.
Pro Tip
Like other dracaenas, use filtered or distilled water when possible - the fluoride in tap water is the single most common cause of the brown leaf-tip burn people blame on 'bad luck' with this plant.
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