Pleomele Reflex (Song of India)

A dracaena reflexa, native to Madigascar, Mauritius, and other islands of the Indian Ocean, is another member of the huge dracaena family. The regular dracaena reflexa, or pleomele, has dark green leaves. The dracaena reflexa, Song of India, has yellow stripes on the leaves, while the dracaena reflexa, Song of Jamaica, has off white stripes on the leaves. All varieties have short, narrow, pointed leaves that are spirally arranged on the stem and tufted at the ends of branches. This is is a slow growing, easy-care plant that can be used as a table plant, bush, or short tree. Dracaena plants are considered to be slightly poisonous, especially to dogs and cats.