{"product_id":"dracaena-surculosa-dragonnier-poussiere-or","title":"Dracaena surculosa (Golden Dust Dragon Tree)","description":"\u003csection id=\"dracaena-surculosa\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e✨ Dark green leaves spotted with gold and white • 🎋 Thin and rigid stems reminiscent of bamboo • 🌤️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 2 sizes available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDracaena surculosa\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold dust dragon tree — is a dragon tree native to \u003cstrong\u003etropical Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e radically different from all other dracaenas. While its cousins form bare trunks with a tuft of leaves at the top, the surculosa develops a network of thin and rigid stems — similar to light bamboo — bearing clusters of dark green oval leaves \u003cstrong\u003espotted with yellow and white\u003c\/strong\u003e, as if sprinkled with gold. The better the light conditions, the more intense and pronounced the spots. It is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-faciles-cuidar\"\u003emost original and easiest indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAvailable in two sizes — H55 cm compact for desk and shelf, H110 cm for a statement impact in a living room or entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"gamme-dracaena\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"gamme-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"gamme-title\"\u003eWhich dragon tree to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe catalog offers several dragon trees with very distinct silhouettes. Here is how to place the surculosa among the available varieties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDracaena surculosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — thin stems reminiscent of bamboo, oval leaves spotted with gold and white, very airy habit. The most original and different variety of all other dragon trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-marginata-dragonnier-de-madagascar\"\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very thin leaves edged with red on long bare very graphic stems. The most sculptural and contemporary variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-lemon-lime-dragonnier-interieur-panache\"\u003eDracaena 'Lemon Lime'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large variegated lime green and lemon yellow leaves, very bright. The choice to bring color into a dark room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-anita-24cm-100cm\"\u003eDracaena 'Anita'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long slender dark green drooping leaves, thin and slender trunks. The most graceful and airy variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-compacta-ramifiee-27cm-100cm\"\u003eDracaena 'Compacta' branched\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very short dark green leaves in dense rosettes on multiple trunks. The most architectural and structuring choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-bicolor-dragonnier-bicolore\"\u003eDracaena bicolor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green and red striped leaves, upright habit. The choice for a very bold bicolor graphic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eSurculosa needs bright indirect light to fully express its spotted foliage — this is its main difference from other dracaenas that are more shade tolerant. In insufficient light, new leaves grow with fewer spots and the foliage gradually loses its distinctive graphic character. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003eguide on light and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e helps you find the right spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — east or west windowsill; avoid prolonged direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright living room, office, well-lit bathroom, entrance with window — anywhere with good light without being harsh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C — avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 12 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mist the foliage regularly — surculosa appreciates a slightly humid atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe more surculosa receives bright indirect light, the more intense and numerous the golden and white spots — place it as close as possible to a bright window to reveal its full decorative potential and maintain its distinctive spotted character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe surculosa is sensitive to fluoride and chlorine in tap water — over time, these minerals cause browning of leaf tips, one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/10-errores-comunes-con-las-plantas-de-interior-y-como-evitarlas\"\u003emost common problems\u003c\/a\u003e with dracaenas. Use filtered or rested water for 24 hours. To adjust your care according to the seasons, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/calendario-de-mantenimiento-de-plantas-de-interior-guia-mes-a-mes-para-plantas-saludables\"\u003emonthly maintenance calendar\u003c\/a\u003e details the steps for each period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a week in summer — let the substrate dry slightly on the surface between waterings; reduce significantly in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e filtered or left to rest for 24h — avoid tap water that is too hard or fluoridated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mist the foliage 1 to 2 times a week, especially in winter with heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted green plant fertilizer every 2 to 3 months in spring and summer — never in excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 years in spring in a light, well-drained substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf leaf tips brown, switch immediately to filtered or demineralized Water — this is the cause of the problem in the vast majority of cases, and the situation improves with new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe surculosa is a texture plant — its thin intertwined stems and spotted leaves create an airy, graphic volume very different from large-leaf plants. It fits into \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-de-interior-para-cada-habitacion-guia-completa-por-tipo-de-espacio\"\u003evaried compositions depending on the room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a highly contrasting graphic trio in bright light,\u003c\/strong\u003e combine the surculosa with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-orbifolia-plante-paon-tropicale\"\u003eCalathea orbifolia\u003c\/a\u003e with large striped leaves and a silver \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aglaonema-silver-bay-chinese-evergreen-plante-tropicale-d-interieur\"\u003eAglaonema Silver Bay\u003c\/a\u003e — three very distinct foliage textures (spotted\/striped\/marbled), three different heights, same tolerance for indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor maximum volume contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair the surculosa with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-marginata-dragonnier-de-madagascar\"\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/a\u003e — the thin spotted stems of the surculosa and the long bare stems topped with red and green tufts of the marginata create two radically different dragon tree silhouettes within a coherent plant palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a structuring background behind the surculosa XXL,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai\"\u003eStrelitzia Nicolai\u003c\/a\u003e with its large upright fronds offers a very clear contrast in size and shape — the large fan-shaped leaves of the Strelitzia and the airy lightness of the surculosa stems create two very complementary layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the spotted foliage in a textured pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/panier-jorck-noir-26cm\"\u003epanier Jorck noir\u003c\/a\u003e provides a matte dark background that highlights the golden and white spots on the leaves — the contrast between the black of the panier and the gold of the foliage is the clearest color match for this variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe surculosa H110 cm with its many intertwined stems creates an almost sculptural volume in a living room — place it in a corner with accent lighting from below to highlight the play of stems and reveal the density of its spotted foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it more light than other dracaenas:\u003c\/strong\u003e surculosa needs bright indirect light to maintain its golden and white spots — unlike marginata or compacta which tolerate partial shade, surculosa gradually loses its distinctive spotted character in spaces that are too dark, with new leaves growing almost solid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways use filtered or rested water for 24 hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e surculosa is particularly sensitive to fluoride and chlorine in tap water — the resulting browning of leaf tips is the most common and preventable problem with this variety; switching to filtered water solves it within a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMist the foliage twice a week in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dry air from heating is another common cause of browning and loss of vigor — regular misting restores the humid microclimate of the tropical forest where surculosa originates and maintains the brightness of its golden spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDracaena surculosa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold dust dracaena\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize S:\u003c\/strong\u003e H55 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize L:\u003c\/strong\u003e H110 cm | Pot Ø27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 100–120 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — more light than other dracaenas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, substrate slightly dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity for pets:\u003c\/strong\u003e slightly toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Graphic \/ Urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity and distribution of the golden and white spots naturally vary depending on ambient light and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H55 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","offer_id":57033427091721,"sku":"9657","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H110 cm | Pot Ø27 cm","offer_id":57033427124489,"sku":"10979","price":125.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/dracaena-surculosa-dragonnier-poussiere-dor-verdeia-2922901.jpg?v=1777780220","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/dracaena-surculosa-dragon-tree-dust-gold","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}