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Description
A stunning, nearly indestructible houseplant!Inviting this tough, spiky-looking plant into one's home gives new meaning to the term "tree house"! By the time it matures, Dracaena Marginata bears hundreds of sword-like, green leaves with red banding along the edges. The lower leaves eventually drop away, revealing a thin but sturdy trunk. Because this unique plant resembles a sapling and is native to the island country of Madagascar, Dracaena Marginata is commonly called Madagascar Dragon Tree or simply Dragon Tree. Usually grown in a pot as an air-purifying houseplant, it reaches a mature height of 3-6' indoors. But people living in the warmest U.S. climates (zones 10-11) can plant it outside, where it will grow considerably taller--up to 20'. In spring, this variety bears small but fragrant, white blossoms (although usually not when grown indoors) that give way to round, yellow-orange berries. This robust, almost unkillable plant resists drought and can thrive for years with little maintenance. Pets should be kept away from the foliage, which is toxic to animals.
- Botanical NameDracaena marginata
- Ships As6" Pot
- FormHouse plant/Tropical
- Hardiness Zone10-11
- Lift in Fall1-9
- Flowering TimeSpring (rarely blooms indoors)
- Flower ColorGreen with red edges
- Foliage TypeLong, sword like garn green leaves with red edges
- Height/Habit36 - 72 inches
- Planting InstructionsKeep the dracaena at soil level when transferring it into a new pot. Re-pot when roots have filled out its current pot.
- Light RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Soil RequirementsKeep the soil damp but do not oversaturate the plant with water.
- Will TolerateLoamy Soil
- Watering Requirementskeep the soil slightly moist at all times and in the winter allow the soil to dry. You should be able to leave a dracaena reflexa for up to a month during winter without water and no harm would be caused. Over-watering can kill these.
- Fertilization RequirementsDracaenas do not require a lot of fertilizer, so fertilize twice a year at the very minimum.
- PruningYou will find the lower leaves on this plant turn yellow after a period of time which is normal. Remove the lower leaves when they begin to yellow. You may also want to clean the leaves with tepid water using a soft sponge-to help it look attractive.
- Winter CareReduce watering frequency during the winter months, but never allow it to dry out.
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Features
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Hardiness Zone
10-11
- Bloom Time
Spring (rarely blooms indoors)
- Height
36 - 72 inches
- Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Ships As
6" Pot
- Plant In
Spring
- Container Gardening
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