Dracaenas are a broad family of easygoing foliage plants, and this assortment covers a range of forms: some upright and tree-like on woody canes, others full and bushy, with strap-shaped leaves in greens, golds, and red-edged tones. They bring height and structure to a room without demanding much in return.

All of them prefer bright, indirect light but tolerate darker corners; growth simply slows. Water when the top inch or two of soil dries, and err on the dry side, since soggy soil is the one thing dracaenas resent. Average household temperatures and humidity suit them fine.