Description

One of the easiest houseplants to grow, Dracaena marginata, also called Madagascar Dragon Tree, or just Dragon Tree, makes an elegant addition to your home.

The colorful, ribbon-like leaves of Dracaena marginata are a decorator’s delight. The upright habit of this plant makes it an ideal choice for small spaces and apartments.

Native to Madagascar, Dracaena marginata produces gorgeous heads of narrow, bright green leaves edged with red or pink stripes.

Dracaena marginata is an ideal houseplant for any home, apartment, or office. This low-maintenance houseplant looks great for years It grows best in a bright spot, but it will also tolerate low-light situations. In areas of less light, Madagascar Dragon Tree will grow more slowly and may show less red or pink coloring on leaf edges. It may also require less water in lower light locations. To brighten up the leaves, move the plant into higher light.

Dracaena Marginata likes life on the dry side. It hates overly moist or soggy soil. The frequency of watering will depend on its pot size, how much light it gets, and the indoor temperature of your home. If the plant’s leaves are droopy, it may not be getting enough water.

Fertilize Dracaena marginata a few times a year, in spring and summer, to keep it healthy. Use a general-purpose fertilizer labeled for houseplant use. Follow the directions on the fertilizer packaging.

Dracaena marginata typically doesn’t require pruning or shaping to keep its good looks. If you wish to prune your plant, you can cut the top off; it will sprout new branches. If you pot the part you cut off in moist potting mix, it may root and grow into another plant.

Madagascar Dragon Tree can spend the summer outdoors on a shaded deck or patio. Bring the plant indoors as the weather cools down. It cannot withstand a freeze.

Dracaena marginata is not intended for human or animal consumption. Keep it out of the reach from children and pets.