Could you please help me identify this house plant. I have had it for three years but it has never budded before and it has a Fragrance. I have tried looking myself but I am at a loss. I appreciate any feedback thank you
Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana', or maybe it's known as Dracaena massangeana, would refer to the same thing. Wow, flowers. I've only seen flowers on them outside in Hawaii.
Thank you so very much for your quick response! I did some quick reading about it and I feel pretty lucky that it's flowered since it apparently isn't common in ones kept indoors. The aroma is very strong but pleasant. I'm hoping to find out more when I read more on its care on how to,if possible, to cut it down a little some. it's extremely tall and hitting the ceiling so it's starting to lean. Thank you again, your insight has been extremely helpful. My plant thanks to too!
I have a similar looking Dracaena (no flowers) that grows too tall for the ceiling after a few years. Twice, now, I have simply cut off the upper portion to the desired length, dusted the cut part of the stem with rooting hormone and stuck it back into its pot with fresh soil. It took several months for roots to develop and new leaves to start growing; however, the plant seems to be quite normal during the time without roots.
That's what I read to do but knowing someone has done it and the plant recovered does give me a better reassurance. Treating the cut part with rooting hormone is something I would not of thought of but will definitely do. I've grown a little attached to the plant (silly, I know) and don't want to cause any damage. Thank you for your post!
Mine will flower if I put them outside. I'd bet USDA zone 9 and south would get flowers on Dracaena fragrans. I find the flowers unattractive and unpleasantly odiferous. Actually moved them away from the house exterior because of the overwhelming scent indoors. I've rescued dessicated plants with no leaves and a stalk beginning to wither and had them rebound. Cut sections of stems and had multiple sprouts, kept the rooted part and it resprouted, even when cut down to the ground. Not by my efforts though. Just the heat, humidity, and probably sun down here. Never bothered with rooting hormone, but they usually have anti-fungals that may be beneficial. I don't have the flowering on any other Dracaenas I have had outdoors. Also haven't really tried.
