Understated, calm and quietly stylish, this is a gift for someone with a modern eye. Our Dracaena ‘Warneckii’ brings soft, striped greenery to a home or workspace.
It fits easily into most rooms, even those without a sunny window, and arrives in a clean white cover pot, ready to enjoy. A thoughtful, low key gift that simply looks good every day.
- Bright indirect light
- Frost tender
- Indoor plant
- Toxic to pets
- Boxed nationwideCouriered anywhere in NZ
- Your messageOn a printed gift card
- 100% NZ ownedOwned, operated and grown here
Why It's A Great Gift
Elegant striped leaves for a calm, modern look
Dracaena ‘Warneckii’ brings understated style to any room, with long, sword-shaped, grey-green leaves finely striped with white and cream. The leaves grow in upright rosettes on sturdy canes, giving it a neat, architectural shape.
Its soft, neutral colours suit modern and minimalist spaces, and it copes better with lower light than many houseplants, making it a great choice for living rooms, bedrooms and offices. An easy-going gift for a new home, a new office or a first-time plant owner.
Care at a glance
Low fuss, lasting style
Bright indirect light, careful watering and clean water help this dracaena thrive. Here is what it needs.
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Light
Bright indirect light
Bright, indirect light keeps the stripes crisp. It tolerates lower light, but grows slowly and the stripes may fade. Keep it out of direct sun, which scorches the leaves.
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Water
When dry to touch
Water thoroughly once the top few centimetres of mix are dry, then let it drain. Water less often in winter and never leave it sitting in water.
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Climate
Frost tender
Keep indoors in a warm room, ideally 18–27°C, away from cold draughts and heaters.
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Soil
Potting mix
A good-quality potting mix with added perlite or bark gives the roots the air and drainage they need.
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Size
Around 1 - 1.5m tall indoors
A slow grower that gradually forms woody canes. Trim the canes to control its height if needed.
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Pets
Toxic to pets
Dracaenas contain saponins, which can cause drooling, vomiting and weakness in cats and dogs if chewed. Keep it out of reach of pets.
Dracaena fragrans ‘Warneckii’, the striped dracaena, prized for its white-banded leaves.
Origins
Dracaenas come from tropical Africa. ‘Warneckii’ is a variegated selection, long sold as Dracaena deremensis and now usually listed under Dracaena fragrans.
A favourite in homes and offices for decades, it slowly builds a woody cane as it matures, shedding its lower leaves to take on the look of a small, striped palm.
Questions
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Is a Dracaena - Warneckii easy to care for?
Yes! Dracaena Warneckii is considered an easy to care plant and is great for beginners. It's hardy nature, able to withstand small periods of drought, and it's tolerance of low light conditions make it a popular choice for homes and offices.
How much light does a Dracaena - Warneckii need?
Dracaena Warneckii grows best in bright indirect sunlight, but can tolerate lower light conditions too. Try and avoid too much direct sunlight, especially afternoon sun, as this can scorch the leaves and even fade the vegetation.
How often should I water a Dracaena - Warneckii?
Dracaena Warneckii prefers to dry out slightly between waterings. Infact, overwatering is a common issue so ensure the pot has good drainage and the plant does not sit in water for extended periods of time.
Does a Dracaena - Warneckii need warmth/humidity?
Typical household conditions are sufficient, just avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes. Stable, warm conditions help support growth and prevents leaf damage.
Is a Dracaena - Warneckii safe for pets?
Touching the plant is OK but your pets should not ingest the leaves. If your cat or dog enjoys chewing on plants around the house, keep the plant out of reach.
What people say
5.0 from 2 reviews
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Such a lovely housewarming present, arrived in perfect condition and made their new place feel a bit more homely straight away.
GreenGiftsNZ · -
Looks great in the lounge. Arrived in perfect condition. Would order again.
Waimarie Wiremu ·
Delivery times
North Island
We aim to deliver orders received by 10am (Monday to Friday) to main North Island centres the next working day. Add 1-2 days for rural deliveries and outlying towns, as the courier may not deliver daily.
South Island
Deliveries to South Island main centres take 2-3 working days if received before 10am, plus 1-2 days for rural deliveries and outlying towns, as the courier may not deliver daily.
General
We are also unable to arrange delivery on weekends.
We will do our best to deliver on days specified, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee.
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