

Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders) Leave a space of 12-18 inches around Spike or it will overwhelm its neighbors. Spike can grow quite large, up to three feet tall and 18 inches wide. As it grows, it will outshine smaller plants and needs to be moved to the landscape or a larger container. When Spike is small, it can be used as a thriller.

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It does best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade. During the growing season, Spike needs the same amount of water as most plants do. Since Spike is planted for its foliage, you don’t have to worry about deadheading it. Proven Accents® Spikes Dracaena Careįertilize occasionally during the growing season to maintain growth. While Spike is a perennial, it will not come back if winters are cold if you plant it in zones cooler than 7a, consider it an annual or bring it in for the winter. It can add vertical interest if planted in a mixed border. Spike is an evergreen plant that is used for its foliage, not its flower.

The leaves are sharp and require gloves when they are being handled. Spike, as it is usually called, (Dracaena indivisa ‘spikes’) is a dramatic plant that has leaves shaped like swords. Evergreen plant adds unique foliage and design!.Use as a thriller when using in containers.
