Dracaena fragrans ‘Golden Heart’ Dracaena Golden Heart
Bright, indirect, filtered sunlight.
Water moderately, allow the top 3cm of soil to dry
Not so pet friendly
Not quite 007 in Goldfinger but my golden stripes will leave you just as charmed. I’m also called a Happy Plant! Maybe because I’m super easy to grow indoors? Oh and I’ll help purify your air, you can thank me later!
Native Distribution
Africa.
Key Attributes
Architecturally striking foliage with sturdy, upright, vibrant variegated green and yellow leaves. It is an improved cultivar of the popular Happy Plant which has thinner leaves that curve downwards as they get longer. Golden Heart will find a place in your home and heart!
Care Mode
Wipe the leaves regularly to remove dust build up. Rotate the plant 90 degrees every few days to ensure your plant grows evenly. During cooler winter months, reduce watering. Fertilise during the warmer months as it produces new leaves.
Feeding your indoor plants
Don’t let your plants get hangry! To get the best out of your plants, you will need to feed them some food. A good balanced fertiliser (plant food) will provide plants with all the nutrients they need to grow more leaves and help them stay strong. When the plant is actively growing during the warmer months, it needs a bit more food and water. During the slow growing season (cooler winter months) your plant doesn’t eat or drink as much (no extra winter layer of fat for these babies). Fertiliser (plant food) can be applied as granular slow release pellets or as a liquid. A bit more chilled out about your plants? Some granular products last 3-6 months which make them ideal for indoor plants and busy people. Hard-core plant-mum? Liquid fertiliser maybe be best as it gives you better control over the amount fed and when. Obviously, follow the label on your preferred fertiliser (plant food) for your baby. Sometimes it’s ok to be a helicopter parent – respond to your plant’s needs. Moral of the story, if it is growing new leaves then it will need more water and food!