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Dracaena Lemon Surprise
A small dracaena with twisting leaves striped in green and lemon yellow that brightens a desk or shelf.
Description
Dracaena Lemon Surprise is a compact Dracaena fragrans variety with slightly twisting leaves, green in the centre and edged in lemon-yellow stripes. It brightens desks, shelves and coffee tables and is easy to care for.
Why Lemon Surprise?
- Bright lemon stripes on twisting leaves.
- A compact 25–30 cm size.
- Easy care for beginners.
Where to put it
On a desk, a window shelf or the living-room coffee table, in bright indirect light, away from direct sun and AC vents.
Care in the Saudi climate
- Light: bright, indirect so the yellow stripes stay clear.
- Water: when the top 3–5 cm of soil are dry; overwatering is the biggest risk.
- Water quality: sensitive to fluoride and salts; use filtered water.
- Air: keep it away from AC vents, as dry air causes brown tips.
- Soil and feeding: well-drained potting mix and a light feed in spring and summer.
Caution
Dracaena is toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA); keep it away from pets and children.
Sizes
- 25–30 cm: for desks, shelves and coffee tables.
Lemon stripes that brighten your desk every day.
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Bright colour Twisting leaves with green and lemon-yellow stripes feel fresh and lively.
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Compact size 25–30 cm suits desks, shelves and coffee tables.
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Easy care Forgives the odd missed watering and lives in indoor indirect light.
Bright colour. Twisting leaves with green and lemon-yellow stripes feel fresh and lively.
Compact size. 25–30 cm suits desks, shelves and coffee tables.
Easy care. Forgives the odd missed watering and lives in indoor indirect light.
Three quick questions.
We'll tell you whether Dracaena Lemon Surprise suits your space, and which height to pick.
Three things to get right.
Lighting
Lemon Surprise likes bright, indirect light, which keeps its leaf colours strong; it copes with less light, with some fading. Direct sun scorches the leaves.
Watering
Water when the top 3–5 cm are dry, then empty the saucer. Water less in winter.
Temperature & humidity
Normal home and office temperatures suit it; it dislikes cold and direct AC draughts.
We ship in Jeddah & Riyadh.
On a desk or a shelf near a window with bright indirect light – good light keeps the yellow stripes. Keep it out of direct sun.
When the top 3–5 cm of soil are dry; small pots dry faster, so check with your finger. Overwatering is what harms dracaenas most.
Dracaenas are sensitive to fluoride and salts in tap water and to dry air. Use filtered water and trim just the brown tips.
No. Dracaena is toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA) and can cause vomiting and drooling. Keep it out of reach.
