The origin of the plant name comes from the Greek word "drakaina" (“female dragon”), due to a red gum-like resin in the stems that symbolized dragon blood.

Dracaena prefers well-draining soil. Keeping the soil of houseplant dracaena moist, but never soggy. Drooping or yellowing leaves indicate over-watering or poor drainage. Place Dracaena in brightly filtered light, such as through a sheer curtain in front of a sunny window.

Drooping or yellowing leaves indicate over-watering or poor drainage.