Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’ close foliage view with long leaves and light-green central stripes

Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’ upright plant with layered leaves marked by bright green centre bands

Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’ potted cane plant with long striped foliage

Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’ foliage detail with bright central bands on dark green leaves

Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’ plant in a nursery pot with slender dark green leaves striped light green

Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’ with arching dark green leaves and lime central stripes

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Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’

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5 for 4

‘Hawaiian Sunshine’ has glossy dark green leaves with a light-green stripe running through the centre. Compact, gently arching crowns sit on upright stems.

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Plant size: Pot Ø 24 cmapprox. 140 cm tall

Sizes are approximate. Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant; diameter at the widest point.

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Care at a glance

Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’

Light

Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux

Watering

Water when ~40–60% dry

Substrate

Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium

Temperature

Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C

Humidity

Elevated 50–60%

Growth habit

Upright cane-forming woody perennial.

Support

not needed

Growth speed

Average

Cultivated size guide

Height: 180 cm • Spread: 100 cm

Toxicity & safety

Toxic

Origin & habitat

Dracaena cultivar selected by David N. Fell Jr. in Hilo, Hawaii, in 2000 as a whole-plant mutation of ‘Hilo Girl’

Outdoor growing

Outside from 14 °C · rain-sheltered spot

How to read these values

These care values give practical guidance for growing the plant. Adjust care for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.

For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.

Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.

Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
Growth speed: expected pace under suitable growing conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.

Cultivated size guide: approximate dimensions for an established plant in the stated growing context. Height is measured upwards from the growing surface; foliage height excludes flower stems. Trailing length follows a stem, while foliage drop is the vertical distance from the crown to the lowest leaf tips. Spread is the width of the leafy plant or crown, not an individual leaf. Flowering height includes the flower stems. A container guide applies to pot-grown plants; an in-ground guide applies to plants rooted in the ground. Size also depends on age, conditions, pot space and training.

These figures do not describe the size supplied and are not fixed upper limits.

Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.

Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’

Compact leafy heads sit close to the upright stems. As a multi-stem plant matures, the stems reach different heights while the canopy stays fairly narrow.

Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’: striped leaves and plant shape

Leaves are around 43 cm long and 6.5 cm wide.
A light-green stripe runs through the middle of each dark green leaf.
The leaf surface is smooth and glossy.
The leaves arch gently outward from compact leafy heads.
Upright woody stems give the plant a tall, narrow shape.

Origin & background

Origin of Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’

‘Hawaiian Sunshine’ began in Hilo, Hawaii, in 2000, when David N. Fell Jr. found a naturally different plant growing from ‘Hilo Girl’.

Plants grown from cuttings kept the same dark-green and light-green stripe pattern.

Plant care

Caring for Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’

Light: Give the plant bright indirect light. Consistent filtered light supports even colour in new leaves.
Temperature: Keep ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’ at roughly 18–27 °C, with protection from sustained temperatures below 15 °C.
Humidity: Aim for relative humidity around 50–60% around the foliage.
Watering: Check the surface and pot weight. Once the mix has dried at the top and the container feels lighter, water the root ball evenly and let the excess drain.
Water quality: Use rainwater or water treated to reduce dissolved minerals. Check the treatment system’s specification; fluoride reduction is relevant where fluoride is present in the supply.
Potting mix: Use a loose peat-free mix that holds moisture evenly and lets excess water drain quickly.
Feeding: Apply a small dose of balanced liquid fertiliser while fresh growth is developing.
Repotting: Move up one pot size when roots fill the container.
Propagation: Stem and top cuttings retain the pattern of light- and dark-green stripes.

Issues & solutions

Problems to watch for on Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’

Brown tips or dry sun patches: Check repeated drying, mineral-rich water, fertiliser history and strong sun before changing care. Keep light bright but filtered; use lower-mineral water if deposits recur. Flush salts only when drainage is free and roots are healthy.
Yellowing while the pot stays wet: Pause watering, check drainage and inspect roots if decline continues. Root colour alone does not prove rot: retain all firm roots and sound cane tissue. Remove only confirmed soft decay with clean tools and replace collapsed mix if necessary.
Dry, sunken patches develop on exposed leaves: Strong direct sun or hot window glass may scorch the exposed side. Move to bright filtered light and compare new leaves. Old dry patches cannot recover; keep firm, healthy tissue attached.
Fine pale speckling or waxy deposits: Check leaf undersides and the inner crown for living mites, mealybugs or scale. The normal green striping and old waxy marks are not sufficient evidence of pests. Separate only confirmed infestations and follow a treatment label that names the pest.

Safety

Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’ is toxic to people and pets

Keep this plant away from children, cats and dogs.
It contains saponins that can irritate the mouth and digestive tract.
Chewing may cause drooling, vomiting, stomach pain, reduced appetite or weakness. Contact a veterinarian or medical professional if symptoms develop.

Names & etymology

Why is it called Dracaena fragrans?

Dracaena comes from Greek drakaina, meaning a female dragon. Fragrans is Latin for fragrant and refers to the flowers.

Carl Linnaeus established the genus Dracaena in 1767 in Mantissa Plantarum, page 9; Domenico Vandelli had proposed the name.

Carl Linnaeus first described it as Aletris fragrans in 1762 in Species Plantarum, second edition, page 456. John Bellenden Ker Gawler later placed it in Dracaena as Dracaena fragrans in 1808 in Botanical Magazine, volume 27, plate 1081.

Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.

Dracaena fragrans ‘Hawaiian Sunshine’

€110,50

FAQs about Dracaena fragrans 'Hawaiian Sunshine'

Why is my 'Hawaiian Sunshine' leaning even though the leaves look healthy?

That usually comes from one-sided light. The crown gets top-heavy quickly, so rotating the pot or moving it closer to a brighter, more even light source usually helps.

Can I plant the cane a little deeper when I repot it?

Yes, if the buried section is firm and healthy. Do not bury any soft or darkened tissue, and keep the mix airy so the lower stem does not stay wet.

Why are new leaves coming out narrower and less vivid than older ones?

That usually points to weaker light, a tight root ball, or uneven watering while the leaf was forming. The next flush often improves once those conditions are corrected.