Dracaena
There are many species and cultivars of this genus with assorted foliage forms and variegations. They are very useful as indoor and outdoor potplants and can be used as garden plants in much of Queensland. While some of the more familiar species have a lush "rainforest" look, they're relatively drought tolerant.
The Dragon Tree (or Dragon's Blood, D. draco) has a high degree of drought tolerance and is bound to become popular in Australia as it becomes more widely available. Anyone in Brisbane wishing to view an old specimen of a Dragon Tree should visit the City Botanic Gardens. Planted in the 1800's, it's suffered damage over the years but the skills of arborists are helping to preserve this historic specimen. It's located near the cafe (formerly the curator's cottage).
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More Links
The following links are for general information - some species or cultivars may be unavailable in Australia
Dracaena marginata Red-Edged Dracaena, Dragon-Tree, Madagascar Dragon-Tree. University of Florida, USA (PDF)
Global Trees Campaign includes information of many endangered species including Dracaena draco and Dracaena ombet
Grow dracaena godseffiana the easy way BAR Research and Development Digest, October-December 2001 Volume 3 No. 4 (Official Quarterly Publication of the Bureau of Agricultural Research, Phillipines)
Lucky Bamboo - Plant of the Week (Dracaena sanderana) University of Arkansas
Cashing in with the 'lucky bamboo' BAR Research and Development Digest, October-December 2001Volume 3 No. 4 (Official Quarterly Publication of the Bureau of Agricultural Research, Phillipines)
Possible misspellings: Dracina, Dracena
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