dracaena

American  

[druh-see-nuh] / drəˈsi nə /

Or dracena

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.

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dracaena British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of dracaena

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