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Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena Marginata

Features

  • Hardiness Zone

    10-11
    Lift in Fall in zones 1-9

  • Bloom Time

    Spring (rarely blooms indoors)

  • Height

    36 - 72 inches

  • Light

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • Ships As

    6" Pot

  • Plant In

    Spring

  • Container Gardening

Dracaena Marginata

A stunning, nearly indestructible houseplant!

Inviting this tough, spiky-looking plant into one's home gives new meaning to the term "tree house"! By the time it matures, Dracaena Marginata bears hundreds of sword-like, green leaves with red banding along the edges. The lower leaves eventually drop away, revealing a thin but sturdy trunk. Because this unique plant resembles a sapling and is native to the island country of Madagascar, Dracaena Marginata is commonly called Madagascar Dragon Tree or simply Dragon Tree. Usually grown in a pot as an air-purifying houseplant, it reaches a mature height of 3-6' indoors. But people living in the warmest U.S. climates (zones 10-11) can plant it outside, where it will grow considerably taller--up to 20'. In spring, this variety bears small but fragrant, white blossoms (although usually not when grown indoors) that give way to round, yellow-orange berries. This robust, almost unkillable plant resists drought and can thrive for years with little maintenance. Pets should be kept away from the foliage, which is toxic to animals.

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  • Planting InstructionsKeep the dracaena at soil level when transferring it into a new pot. Re-pot when roots have filled out its current pot.
  • Light RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Soil RequirementsKeep the soil damp but do not oversaturate the plant with water.
  • Will TolerateLoamy Soil
  • Watering Requirementskeep the soil slightly moist at all times and in the winter allow the soil to dry. You should be able to leave a dracaena reflexa for up to a month during winter without water and no harm would be caused. Over-watering can kill these.
  • Fertilization RequirementsDracaenas do not require a lot of fertilizer, so fertilize twice a year at the very minimum.
  • PruningYou will find the lower leaves on this plant turn yellow after a period of time which is normal. Remove the lower leaves when they begin to yellow. You may also want to clean the leaves with tepid water using a soft sponge-to help it look attractive.
  • Winter CareReduce watering frequency during the winter months, but never allow it to dry out.

Features

  • Hardiness Zone

    10-11
    Lift in Fall in zones 1-9

  • Bloom Time

    Spring (rarely blooms indoors)

  • Height

    36 - 72 inches

  • Light

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • Ships As

    6" Pot

  • Plant In

    Spring

  • Container Gardening
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