{"product_id":"song-of-india-5-pot","title":"Song of India - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eDracaena reflexa, popularly sold as Song of India, is a bushy, slow-growing shrub with short, lance-shaped leaves arranged in dense whorls along upright stems. The most common form has cream-to-gold leaf margins that brighten any space. Compact and versatile, it suits tabletops, floor pots and office desks, and tolerates a wide range of indoor conditions. Like other Dracaenas it is drought-forgiving, low-maintenance and valued for air purification. Its layered, sculptural growth gives a lush yet tidy look. With warmth and bright indirect light it stays colourful and full, making it a favourite decorative foliage plant in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadagascar, Indian Ocean islands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6-2 m indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4-0.9 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhorled lance-shaped, green with gold margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite (rare indoors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely flowers indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light; tolerates moderate light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater when top half of soil dries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining mix with perlite and sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-30 C; protect below 12 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage room humidity is fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight balanced feed monthly in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim tips to keep bushy and shaped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years; tolerates snug roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem and tip cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpider mites, mealybugs, scale occasionally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to cats and dogs if ingested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecorative bushy foliage plant for tabletops, desks and floor pots. A low-maintenance, air-purifying accent for homes and offices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinch the tips to encourage a dense, bushy shape. In India give it bright indirect light to keep the gold variegation strong, and use filtered water to avoid leaf-tip browning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Song of India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater when the top half of the soil dries, about every 7-10 days. It is drought-tolerant and dislikes soggy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light keeps the gold variegation vivid. It tolerates moderate light but avoid harsh direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Song of India toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Like other Dracaenas it is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, so keep it out of their reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it bushy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinch or trim the stem tips regularly. This encourages branching and keeps the plant dense rather than leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake stem or tip cuttings and root them in water or moist well-draining soil during the warm growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften fluoride or salts in tap water, or dry air. Use filtered water and flush the soil occasionally to remove salts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every 2-3 years. It tolerates snug roots, so avoid jumping to a much larger pot at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in bright shade in frost-free areas. Protect it from direct afternoon sun and cold winter nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRarely. It is grown for its colourful foliage; indoor flowering is uncommon and not the reason to keep it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I fertilize it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed lightly with a balanced diluted liquid fertilizer once a month in the growing season; avoid winter feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256352407798,"sku":"PLT-SONGOFINDIA-P05-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/kWphk47AglbVsmE4v8lRxSxtGRSXyUgMTcqxXJst.jpg?v=1783923984","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/song-of-india-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}