Pleomele, Song of India (Green) - Plant

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Description

Pleomele, Song of India (Green) is hardy, drought tolerant, low maintenance, and air purifier house plant.

    What makes it special:
  • Best air purifier indoor plant.
  • Best plant for AC rooms.
  • Low maintenance plant.
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1 Pleomele, Song of India (Green) - Plant
2 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

This is a hardy decorative houseplant, native to Madagascar, Mauritius, and other islands of the Indian Ocean. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant and houseplant, valued for its richly colored, evergreen leaves, and thick, irregular stems.

This is a slow-growing plant that can be used as a table plant, bush, or short tree. A very adaptable plant which can be grown in full sun outdoors, or in lower light levels indoo A fantastic accent plant in tropical gardens. It is also an excellent air purifier plant according to NASA.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 18 inch (46 cm)
Plant Spread 5 inch (13 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Reflexed Dracaena, Pleomele and Song of India
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 6 to 15 feet
Flower Colour White
Bloom Time Winter
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care


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Sunlight

  • Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with bright indirect natural light or bright indirect artifical light.
  • Protect the Pleomele plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
    • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Pleomele plant.
    • Watering
  • Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
    • Application of Fertilizer
  • Feed Pleomele plant every 2 weeks in spring and summer with organic fertilizer.
  • Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
    • Re-potting
  • When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
  • Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
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    Plant Protection
  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

    • Pleomele care

    Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

  • Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
  • Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
  • Keep the plant in indirect bright light.
  • Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

    • Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
    Sunlight Bright indirect light
    Watering Moderately
    Soil Well-drained soil
    Temperature 18 to 24 degrees Celsius
    Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

    Pleomele special feature

    All dracaenas can be used to help clean the air of harmful toxins.

    Pleomele uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
    • It is generally keep indoor in the living room and in terrace area
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