Dracaena fragrans 'Kristi'
 
Common Names Kristi Dracaena, Kristi Corn Plant
 
Zones 10A–11
 
Dracaena fragrans 'Kristi' is a striking cultivar discovered in Costa Rica in 2013. It features wide, wavy blades of acid yellow-green with soft green and white striping down the center. With its upright form and bold foliage, it adds vibrant contrast to interiorscapes and performs well in low to medium light.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Upright cane; moderate growth rate
Height: Up to 1.5 m (5 ft) indoors
Trunk: Single or multi-stemmed; woody green stems
Leaves: Broad, wavy lanceolate; acid yellow-green with central green and white striping
Petiole: Short; leaf bases clasp stem
Inflorescence: Rare indoors; small white flowers on panicles
Fruit: Not typically produced in cultivation
Ecology: Mutation of Dracaena 'Lemon Lime'; adapted for indoor use
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light
Watering: Allow top 2–3 in. of soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-draining potting mix; prefers slightly acidic pH
Temperature: 60–75°F (16–24°C); protect from cold drafts
Humidity: Moderate; benefits from occasional misting
Propagation: By stem cuttings; root in water or soil
Tolerance: Low maintenance; sensitive to fluoride and overwatering
 
Landscape Use Excellent for indoor containers, atriums, and office décor. Pairs well with Sansevieria trifasciata, Zamioculcas zamiifolia, and Aglaonema commutatum.