Dracaena fragrans 'Golden Coast'

Grow in loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Top dress or pot on in spring

No pruning required, although weak stems may be shortened to 15cm in spring, and the resulting cutting used to propagate a new plant

Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings and leafless stem sections with bottom heat in summer

May be susceptible to scale insects, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips and mealybugs

Generally disease-free