Dracaena Lime Light

Dracaena Lime Light

$45.00

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Dracaena Lime Light

Dracaena Lime Light
Botanical Name: Dracaena deremensis 'Lime Light'
Common Name(s): Lime Light Dracaena, Dracaena Lime Light

The Dracaena Lime Light, is a striking and easy-to-care-for houseplant that’s highly valued for its vibrant, eye-catching foliage. This variety of Dracaena features long, narrow leaves that are a lively shade of lime green with a hint of yellow. The bright coloration gives the plant a fresh, contemporary look, making it a perfect choice for adding a pop of color to indoor spaces. With its elegant, upright growth habit, it’s well-suited for both home and office environments, where it can add vertical interest and a tropical feel.

Native to tropical Africa, the Dracaena Lime Light thrives in warm, humid environments but is adaptable to typical indoor conditions, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced plant owners. In its natural habitat, it can grow quite tall, but when grown indoors, it typically reaches a more manageable height of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters). Its slow growth rate and striking appearance make it a fantastic addition to any room, offering both visual appeal and a touch of nature.

To keep your Dracaena Lime Light healthy, place it in bright, indirect light. This will help it maintain its vibrant foliage. It can tolerate lower light levels, but its growth may slow, and the leaves may lose some of their brightness. Direct sunlight should be avoided, as it can scorch the leaves, leading to brown tips or spots. The plant prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and should be protected from cold drafts or sudden temperature changes.

This Dracaena thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry to the touch. Be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot; ensure the pot has proper drainage to avoid standing water. Dracaenas, including the Lime Light variety, are more tolerant of underwatering than overwatering, making them a forgiving choice for busy plant owners.

As an added benefit, the Dracaena Lime Light is known for its air-purifying properties. It can help eliminate harmful indoor toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene, making it not just an attractive plant, but a functional one as well.

Note: This plant is toxic to pets and children, especially if ingested. It contains saponins that can cause digestive issues. Keep the Dracaena Lime Light out of reach of pets and children to ensure safety.

Care Insights & Expert Tips

  1. Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Handle with care as the sap can irritate the skin.
  2. Fertilize once a month: Feed your plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month during the growing season.
  3. Prune regularly: Prune your Dracaena to remove damaged or leggy stems and encourage bushier growth.
  4. Reduce fertilizing in Winter: During the fall and winter, the plant's growth slows down, so reduce or stop fertilizing during this period.

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Do you have a return or replacement policy for plants?

Due to the perishable nature of plants, we do not accept returns based on personal preference. Shipping live plants back and forth can cause unnecessary stress and jeopardize the health of the plant. We encourage customers to choose carefully before placing an order. Our risk-free, 30-day customer guarantee covers cases where plants arrive damaged, dead, sick, or incorrect items were sent. We will send you a replacement plant or provide a refund.

If there’s an issue with your order, please notify us within 30 days so we can address the issue as quickly as possible. To learn more, visit 30-Day Customer Guarantee. Refunds will be processed to the card or account used for your purchase and will typically be available in your bank in 3-5 business days from the date it was issued.

Can I order and receive plants during the winter?

Yes, we ship plants year-round! Our shipments are carefully packaged to ensure we deliver healthy plants to your door every day of the year. We monitor the weather across the country and will include heat packs at no extra charge to keep your plants warm during shipping. If weather conditions are extreme (e.g., storm or severe winter), we will inform you of an updated delivery date that we believe is more appropriate.

How can I change my order details?

To update your order details, please contact us within 24 hours of placing your order. We care about all our customers and will like to ship the correct item to the right location. We are not held responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses. In addition, we cannot cancel orders that has already been shipped.

If I order more than one plant, will they ship separately?

Items apart of the same order typically ship together. In rare circumstances, the items may ship from both our Southern California and Florida greenhouses and could arrive in separate packages at different times. For these instances, once each item is shipped, you'll receive individual tracking information for each package, so you can easily track their progress.

Where do you ship?

We currently ship to the contiguous United States which consists of the 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Do you offer same-day or next-day delivery?

Unfortunately, we do not offer same-day or next-day delivery. Plants require careful preparation and packaging to ensure they arrive healthy and in optimal condition, we take the necessary time to pack them properly. This ensures that your plants are shipped safely and arrive ready to thrive.