Proven Accents® Spikes Dracaena
Dracaena indivisa 'Spikes'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Proven Accents® Spikes Dracaena highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
Growing Zones 9-11
Height & Contrast Proven Accents® Spikes Dracaena!
- Fountains of Green Grass-Like Foliage
- Perennial in Hot Climates
- Adds Vertical Interest & Contrast
- Bring Indoors for Winter
- Unique & Adaptable
- Great Texture for Containers
- Can Be Grown into a Specimen Tree
- Drought Tolerant
- Exotic Looking Thriller
- Annual or Houseplant in Colder Zones
- Full Sun & Part Shade
- Deer Resistant
Well known to northern gardeners as a fantastic annual that adds vertical and textural elements to mixed containers and planters, Spikes are a well-known plant in their own right. Introducing Proven Winners brand Proven Accents® Spikes Dracaena (Dracaena indivisa 'Spikes') that adds intrigue to your garden or porch pot as well as provides height and contrast!
Creating tall fountains of slender grass-like blades of dark green, these grow straight up from the top of the stem and then cascade and arch towards the bottom. Doubling as both upright thrillers and also graceful accents for the garden!
The spikey ends of the foliage mean careful handling but Dracaena are fantastic evergreen, tropical elements for containers and planters.
Heat tolerant, low maintenance plants, these are also known as the Mountain Cabbage Tree! Northern gardeners can bring these great plants indoors for the winter for an easy-care tropical houseplant.
How to Use Proven Accents® Spikes Dracaena In The Landscape
Ideal upright accent plants in mixed container plantings, rows of these along poolside or your seating areas add unique contrast and texture, plus a tropical feel when planted with other exotic plants!
Well known as a porch pot and patio planter thriller, Spikes are versatile and adaptable for balconies and container gardens for lending a tropical feel to any setting! Fantastic when used as a backdrop to smaller plants, or in the center of a planter as the central element.
At the end of the growing season, Spikes can be moved indoors for the winter. After many years of moving the plant in for the winter and back out again for the summer, it is possible to grow a unique specimen tree!
When older, these perennials can be used as specimen plants indoors or out. Perfect as high-profile focal points where they can strut their stuff in the sun!
#ProPlantTips For Care
This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11 and reach 2-3 feet tall. In zones 3-8 it is an outdoor annual only, however you can bring this plant into your greenhouse, enclosed patio free from frost or even indoors as an exotic houseplant!
This unique and very hardy plant can be grown at any light level, tolerating both full sun to partial shade.
Dracaena Spikes fairly drought tolerant too! Once young plants are established, they require little water, however for best results be sure to water weekly when in full sun. Plant in any well-drained soil.
Feed bi-weekly if planted in a container with other plants. If your Dracaena spikes are in their own pot, feed it monthly with a balanced plant food while actively growing. We recommend using a houseplant fertilizer or Dr. Earth Exotic Blend Fertilizer for the best results.
Proven Accents® Spikes Dracaena will add exotic beauty and texture to your landscape or patio-scape this year! Be sure to order enough for your next project today at NatureHills.com!
