dracaena

or dra·ce·na

[ druh-see-nuh ]

noun

1. any treelike tropical plant of the genus Dracaena, many species of which are cultivated as ornamentals for their showy leaves.
2. any plant of the closely related genus Cordyline.

dracaena

/ drəˈsiːnə /

noun

1. any tropical plant of the genus Dracaena : some species are cultivated as house plants for their decorative foliage: family Agavaceae See also dragon's blood dragon tree
2. any of several similar plants of the related genus Cordyline

Word History and Origins

Origin of dracaena¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus) < Greek drákaina, feminine of drákōn dragon

Word History and Origins

Origin of dracaena¹

C19: from New Latin, from Latin: she-dragon, from Greek drakaina, feminine of drakōn dragon

Example Sentences

Trim off brown tips that are common on spider plants, dracaenas, Ti plants and prayer plants sensitive to the chlorine and fluoride in water.

From Seattle Times

Use leaf stem cuttings to start a variety of houseplants like inch plants, philodendron, pothos, dieffenbachias, dracaenas, jade plants and many more.

From Seattle Times

My collection ranges from thumb-size succulents to a dracaena taller than I am.

From Los Angeles Times

If you are looking for something tall and dramatic, dracaenas, which are popular for their striking variegated foliage, hold up well in lower light.

From Los Angeles Times

There are houseplants, such as dracaena and ponytail palm, that naturally sport only one or very few stems.

From Washington Times