Dracaena marginata

Dracaena marginata

COMMON NAME: Dragon Tree

Dracaena marginata, more commonly known as a dragon tree, is an attractive plant with green sword-like, red-edged leaves. Native to Madagascar, the eye-catching spiky tree is known as a great entry plant for household gardeners—it’s easy to care for, drought-tolerant, and nearly indestructible.

The slow-growing plant can be planted year-round and boasts tiny white flowers in the spring (though it rarely flowers indoors). This small tree will grow to about 20 feet in warm outdoor climates, but it is generally grown as a potted houseplant and kept pruned to 6 feet or less.

Light: Dracaena marginata needs moderate to bright, indirect light. Can cope in light shade.

Water: Water when the soil starts to dry out at the top, water well and allow to drain thoroughly. Dracaena are relatively drought tolerant. Do not over water as this will cause the leaf tips to blacken.

Temperature: Average household temperatures between 16-24°C but can cope with as low as 10°C for short periods.

Feed: Apply a weak dose of a fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season

Air Purifying: This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.

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