{"product_id":"dracaena-messenger-plant-in-4-inch-bag","title":"Dracaena Messenger Plant In 4 Inch Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDracaena Messenger Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” is a common nursery\/trade name used in India for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDracaena variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, most often the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorn Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e type (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or its cultivars like ‘Massangeana’).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 What it looks like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick, woody cane-like stem (trunk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, arching leaves growing from the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeaves are usually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen with a yellow or light stripe in the center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (in popular varieties)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows like a small indoor “mini tree”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Light needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBest: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan tolerate low light (that’s why it’s popular in offices)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect harsh sun → scorched leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo little light → slower growth, weaker color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater when top 2–3 cm soil is dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not overwater (very important—root rot risk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess water in winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Soil \u0026amp; pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-draining mix (potting soil + cocopeat + perlite\/sand)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot must have drainage holes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikes being slightly root-bound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuits indoor Indian conditions well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid cold drafts and AC blasts directly on leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Growth \u0026amp; care tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe leaves occasionally to remove dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotate the plant for even growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize lightly once a month in spring–summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be pruned to control height and encourage branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Common problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYellow leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e → overwatering or poor drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrown tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e → fluoride in tap water or dry air\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDrooping leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e → underwatering or temperature stress\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐾 Important note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToxic to pets if eaten, so keep away from cats and dogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want, I can also tell you which Dracaena is best for low-light apartments in Gurgaon or how to keep it looking like a full indoor “tree” instead of a tall stick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruhigreens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58068327924015,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/1129\/1695\/files\/39FF0B98-08D7-472C-A7B0-D2EAB15AD815.jpg?v=1781262274","url":"https:\/\/ruhigreens.com\/products\/dracaena-messenger-plant-in-4-inch-bag","provider":"Ruhigreens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}