Dracaena stuckyi

Dracaena stuckyi, synonym Sansevieria stuckyi,[1] is a common, easily cultured succulent member of the plant subfamily Nolinoideae native to equatorial Africa.

Dracaena stuckyi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Asparagaceae
Subfamily:	Nolinoideae
Genus:	Dracaena
Species:	D. stuckyi
Binomial name
Dracaena stuckyi (God.-Leb.) Byng & Christenh.[1]
Synonyms[1]
Acyntha stuckyi (God.-Leb.) Chiov. Sansevieria andradae God.-Leb. Sansevieria stuckyi God.-Leb.

Description

Dracaena stuckyi can form clustering series of short, distichous stems each bearing from one to several erect leaves, along the trailing rhizomes of the plant. Leaves are circular in cross-section but with a shallow channel on the inner side, leathery, fleshy, dark and decorated with pale marbling. Plants grow to a height of approximately 2 metres depending on light and moisture availability.

Inflorescences occur in spring or autumn, bearing fragrant, yellow-white flowers.

In habitat

Cultivation

Extremely easy to grow, D. stuckyi can tolerate shade, heat and dry conditions and grows well in almost any collection. Will thrive on any soil, under any light intensity and with any amount of water. Can be wintered in a warm or cool environment with extremely rare watering.

References

1. "Dracaena stuckyi (God.-Leb.) Byng & Christenh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2020-02-21.