Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dracaena marginata Madagascar Dragon Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants Irregular Shape, Upright
Description:
Attractive evergreen indoor plant. Upright grey branches carry long narrow green leaves with red edges. Great indoor plant that is known for purifying the air.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Mites, Thrips
Cultural Notes: This is a very cold sensitive tree. Plant in a sheltered, partly shaded position in well drained soil. If using as a house plant, ensure bright indirect light, well-drained soil and high humidity. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Leaves will brown if to wet or dry. Feed lightly at the beginning of spring with a slow release fertiliser.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asparagaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Red
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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