Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dracaena marginata Black Knight Madagascar Dragon Tree, Red Edge Dracaena,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Upright
Description:
Dracaena Black Knight can be grown outside in warmer climates, but predominately used as an popular indoor plant elsewhere. Black Knight has long, strap-like soft tipped foliage that is green maturing purple. Stems branch when mature to form spreading, vase-shaped tree. Small, fragrant flowers are produced, followed by yellow-orange berries. Neither of which are produced if grown inside.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Agavaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Purple
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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