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dracaena song Song of India DracaenaDracaena reflexa 'Song Of India' Dracaena reflexa 'Song Of India' is a branching tropical dracaena with glossy lance shaped leaves, thickened woody stems and bright cream yellow margins around a green centre. New shoots emerge in clustered tufts, so a young plant already has a layered, leafy look, while older stems gradually form a small indoor shrub with visible branching. The colour pattern gives this cultivar a bright, clean outline on each stem
Dracaena reflexa 'Song Of India'
Dracaena reflexa 'Song Of India' is a branching tropical dracaena with glossy lance-shaped leaves, thickened woody stems and bright cream-yellow margins around a green centre. New shoots emerge in clustered tufts, so a young plant already has a layered, leafy look, while older stems gradually form a small indoor shrub with visible branching.
The colour pattern gives this cultivar a bright, clean outline on each stem tip. Each leaf is narrow, slightly arching and arranged around the growing point, creating a rosette-like cluster at the end of every branch. Regular pruning can encourage a fuller shape because cut stems usually reshoot from nodes below the cut.
- Growth habit: Woody, branching stems with leafy tufts at the tips.
- Leaf pattern: Green centres edged by cream to yellow-green margins.
- Indoor shape: Develops slowly into a multi-stemmed shrub in a pot.
- Root-zone needs: Steady warmth, filtered light and an airy, draining mix.
Branching Growth and Island Range
Dracaena reflexa is native to north-east Mozambique and the western Indian Ocean region, where it grows as a shrub or tree in wet tropical conditions. Indoors, 'Song Of India' keeps the same branching framework on a smaller scale, with woody stems that can be shortened when the plant becomes too tall or uneven.
The stems tolerate short dry intervals between waterings, but the roots still need air around them. A mix that holds light moisture while draining freely keeps the stem base from staying too damp. Bright filtered light produces shorter internodes and denser new shoots, while harsh midday sun can leave dry marks on the glossy leaves.
Care for Branching Stem Growth
- Light: Place in bright indirect light; gentle morning or late-afternoon sun can be used after gradual acclimation.
- Substrate: Use an airy houseplant mix with mineral drainage such as pumice, perlite or fine bark.
- Watering: Water once the upper part of the mix has dried, then drain the pot fully so moisture does not sit around the roots.
- Temperature: Keep warm at about 18–27 °C and protect from cold draughts or sudden drops.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth; reduce fertiliser when growth slows in darker months.
- Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is usually tolerated, but very dry air can speed up brown leaf tips.
- Pruning: Shorten long stems above a node to encourage new side shoots and a denser outline.
- Propagation: Stem cuttings can root in water or a lightly moist propagation medium.
Leaf Tip and Stem Checks
- Brown tips: Check dry air, uneven watering and mineral buildup; flush the mix occasionally and use filtered or rainwater where tap water is hard.
- Yellowing lower leaves: Review whether the mix is staying wet too long, especially in a cool room or oversized pot.
- Scorched patches: Move the plant back from harsh direct sun if pale, dry marks appear on exposed leaves.
- Weak, stretched shoots: Increase filtered light and rotate the pot so new growth develops more evenly.
- Pest marks: Inspect leaf bases and stem nodes for scale, mealybugs or spider mites when leaves look speckled or sticky.
Placement Around Pets
Dracaena plants are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Keep Dracaena reflexa 'Song Of India' away from pets and small children, and clear away pruned leaves or stem pieces after trimming.
Botanical Background
Dracaena belongs to Asparagaceae. The genus name comes from Greek drakaina, meaning female dragon, a reference connected with the red resin of some dragon-tree relatives. The specific epithet reflexa means bent back or sharply bent, matching the backward-curving quality associated with the species.
Dracaena reflexa 'Song Of India' has branching woody stems, cream-yellow margins and dense leaf tufts from a young size.
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★★★★★ 5
Tried it, it worked!
Format: Paperback
I first have to say I practiced what the author tell us to do, and that semester I got A's on all my classes, and my GPA has improved considerably (I wish I had read this several years ago).
I bought this book at the end of 2011 and decided to put to practice what it says. I was very amazed at my former roommate's 5.0 GPA and scholarship to Stanford once he got his minor in Biology. This guy would just come home, watch movies, go out with his girlfriend, play sports a lot, go dancing, etc. We never saw him cramming or pulling one all-nighter, NOT EVEN ONCE!. The other 2 guys were jealous studying like crazy but with 3.85 GPA. When I asked him about his success he said he wasn't doing anything special, except for staying in school until he finished his homework for the day. It didn't make sense since we saw him at home around 6 pm. "I just divide the work for each assignment unless it is too easy, and I never stay more than 1 or 2 hours doing just one assignment, That helps me usually get over 100% so at the end of the semester I don't have to worry too much about tests and other stuff like that; I don't read the whole thing, EVER! I would never be able to read the 100+ pages required each week, plus memorizing, and then doing an essay, it is ridiculous."
I read a few books about getting A's (I am from Mexico so the grading system is different), but they all said the same: read the whole thing, learn everything to avoid surprises, repeat it but in your own words, make notes in every paragraph, develop mental maps, and so on... This book is different (some of the things are similar but not the same).
Here's the most useful piece of advice I got from it: It is very often more important to know what NOT to study, than what to study. Time is very limited and we shouldn't waste it trying to read all the materials, learn absolutely everything for the tests, etc (especially the night before whatever is due). Your brain will shut off before you can do that, so you're better off knowing what you can and cannot do without burning out.
I also have to say I enjoyed precious nights of deep sleep, and going to the test with a fresh mind (and scent), instead of tired, desperate, stinky, and trying to memorize 5 minutes before the test. This book is a lot about having free time to enjoy (not just getting drunk like some reviewers said) while others are wishing they would have studied earlier. It is a lot about structure and dividing the workload throughout the semester, month, week, day. You need to pay attention since at some point it could get a little tedious, like when he explains how to prepare for an essay. But if you try them they will work; the ultimate goal here is making college less tedious, more enjoyable, and an experience that will enrich your life instead of becoming a very expensive hell. It is also worth mentioning that the author is not giving you something he just though of, but these are common habits among top students attending top universities.
I can also suggest you try the methods in the book and combine them with others such as mnemonics; I memorize whatever information I don't think I'll need in the future, and just pour it on the test, then forget about the rest; I do this ONLY with useless info that won't help me in any other class, and when I know the test will allow it (like multiple choice, short answers, yes/no, etc).
Would definitely recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2012
★★★★★ 5
Struggling College Students...This is a Great Help!!
Format: Paperback
Picking up the book How to Become a Straight-A Student by Cal Newport I hoped to improve my study skills and eliminate my procrastination.
Cal Newport is a professor at Georgetown University and is the author of five self-improvement books. He is the founder of Study Hacks, which is one of the Web’s most popular student advice blog. Newport uses his own knowledge of being a successful college student and conducted interviews receiving advice from top-scoring undergraduates from some of the “most rigorous colleges and universities – including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Duke…” (3).
Newport uses humor and an easy to understand conversational style of writing to keep the reader engaged. The book is set up in three parts. Part 1 is titled Study Basics and has 3 steps that it touches on. Part 2 is titled Quizzes and Exams and consists of 6 steps. Part 3 is titled Essays and Papers and has 8 steps. At the end of each part there are “Cheat Sheets” that summarize each part in a bullet style fashion. Two of the three steps spoken about in the book include “The Plan in Action” section. These sections use situational examples to give the reader a more visual explanation of the information the author describes.
One of the most influential topics Newport touched on –I thought— was part one of his book – “Study Basics” (11). He splits this topic up into three steps. My favorite step was step one – “Manage Your Time in Five Minutes a Day” (19). The main idea of this section is to have a record of all your to-dos and deadlines on your calendar. Another thing I liked about the book was that Cal uses real life examples of successful college students to prove his point. He also uses direct quotes from top-rated students at major universities that said things like “Time management is critical – it’s a skill that you absolutely must develop over the course of your time at college” (19).
Looking at the perspective from a student that already manages their time and occasionally gets that one low grade that they cannot for the life of the get up and is looking for helpful tips to fine tune that B to an A— this book is probably not for you. Although I do see the down side to this book to an audience that is already studious and knows how to manage their time, but overall, Newport has a lot of advice to give to student who are in the early stages of learning how to be a good student. A person might give a bad rating because it did not help them. People like me who chose to read this book because they were never really taught how to study, manage their time, or how write a college paper or know tricks in taking exams and tests – this book will help you; for that I am giving this book a 5/5 star.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017
★★★★★ 5
this book was great, it helped me when I was a college student 10 years ago...
Format: Paperback
Now I work as a guidance counselor and I bought 5 copies to gift to my advisees for new years gift!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
This book was a game changer for me…
Format: Paperback
I’ve attempted college twice. On my first attempt I ended up with a 1.8 GPA which resulted in academic probation and a fair amount of tears. I took an almost ten year long hiatus thinking college wasn’t for me before trying again. Except this second time I knew I had to do something different, and that’s when I picked up this book. On my second attempt I ended up with a 3.9 GPA upon graduation and also felt I didn’t have to work myself to the bone to get those grades. I found the chapters on note taking and time management to be particularly useful. While it’s true that my success also had to do with some maturity I had gained over ten years, this book gave me the tools and a system that helped me immensely. It not only helped me academically, but taught me how to “work smarter, not harder.” In short, get the book. You won’t regret spending the money on it.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Good book
Format: Paperback
Good book
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2026