Dracaena pethera (Dracaena pethera)
Dracaena pethera is reported to be a stemless, perennial succulent with a robust rhizome.
Overview
Dracaena pethera is reported to be a stemless, perennial succulent with a robust rhizome.
Origin and habitat
Dracaena pethera is reported to be native to Tanzania and surrounding parts of East Africa.
Characteristics
The leaves are reported to be flat and thick, tapering from around the middle to a pale whitish-brown, rigid tip. They have wavy reddish-brown margins and smooth surfaces, with gray-green, light green, or whitish-brown tones, spots, light green cross-bands, and dark green longitudinal lines. The leaves are reported to store water. The fragrant, greenish-white flowers are reported to be borne in panicle-like inflorescences.
Light
Dracaena pethera is reported to tolerate bright light or part shade.
Growing medium and mounting
A moderately draining mix is generally enough.
Propagation
Dracaena pethera is reported to be propagated by stem cuttings, rhizome division, or leaf cuttings.
Identification
Dracaena pethera is reported to be distinguished by its stemless growth and robust rhizome, together with thick, flat leaves bearing wavy reddish-brown margins, dark green longitudinal lines, and spots or cross-bands.
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