The Spiral Ribbon Cabinet
Tornado Dracaena
Dracaena fragrans ‘Tornado’
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The Spiral Ribbon Cabinet
Dracaena fragrans ‘Tornado’
A twisted crown of green leaves with broad light-green margins gives Tornado its sculptural character. Give this dracaena bright filtered light, steady warmth and careful moisture checks.

Source photograph · Mila’s Exotic Plants owner catalogue; individual photographer uncredited
Reference photograph from the owner’s shop listing; no public open license is stated.
Choose bright filtered or indirect light, protected from hot direct sun. [9]
During active growth, use a liquid houseplant fertilizer according to its label; avoid overfeeding. [15]
Cut two- to three-inch stem sections, each with at least two nodes. Lay them horizontally in pre-moistened, aerated rooting medium, just beneath its surface. [16]
Keep the medium moist in warm, bright indirect light with high humidity. Pot into houseplant mix after healthy roots and shoots develop. [16]
Shorten overgrown stems to manage height. New shoots develop below the pruning cut. [15]
Check moisture before changing the routine. [3]
Assess the growing conditions. [10]
Reduce watering as indoor growth slows in winter, while continuing to check the mix. [9]
Tornado Dracaena is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep plants, fallen leaves and cuttings away from pets that chew them. [17]
Avoid contact with cut sap; it can irritate skin. [9]
For suspected poisoning or signs of illness, contact your veterinarian or ASPCA Poison Control at 888-426-4435. Provide the botanical name. [5]
Keep plants, cuttings and loose potting material beyond young children’s reach. Keep the botanical name with the pot. [6]
For human plant ingestion in the United States, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Elsewhere, contact your local poison service. Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, seizures, collapse or inability to awaken. [7]
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Inspect pest signs closely. [4]
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