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 Notes: |
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