Botanical Name: Dracaena marginata
Common Name: Madagascar dragon tree
Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, slender plant with smooth gray stems, dark green grassy leaves with reddish margins; plant tends to lose its lower leaves early in its life
Height to 12'
Spread to 5'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure indoor prefers moderately bright light, but will survive in low light
Soil takes average potting soil; provide excellent drainage
Hardiness tender outdoors (zones 21, 23 and 24); very durable indoors
 
Morphology:
Leaves slender pointed leaves to 2' long, sharply pointed at apex, to 1/2" wide, with a narrow purple stripe along each margin (‘Tricolor’ has yellow also)
Flowers panicle of small white flowers - seldom seen indoors
Fruit small drupe
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings, air layering
 
Usage:
medium to large scale foliage plant used for striking branch structure and contrasting foliage; often used as a room divider or large accent plant in an office or large indoor space
 
Landscape Care:
Watering keep fairly dry, can get root rot when over-watered; does not require high humidity
Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, monthly applications
Pruning remove dead leaves
Pests/Diseases mealybugs, scale
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Tropical Africa
Family: Liliaceae

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