Dracaena marginata

Madagascar Dragon Tree

The leaves are quite slim and are produced when the trunk grows stems (cane) from the side. The stems can be trained if you don't want them growing upright. These stems have a grayish brown bark and will produce smaller stems, so the Dragon tree really needs to be pruned to avoid the plant from growing in all directions.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Very little water
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Madagascar Dragon Tree

Latin name

Dracaena marginata

type

Evergreen Shrub

family

Asparagaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Madagascar Dragon Tree is 0.75meters x 3.00meters

0.75 M 3.00 M

Dracaena marginata

Planting as a houseplant

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Most well draining potting soil mix types are fine to use. Temperatures from 60°F (15°C) - 75°F (24°C) are ideal. Under 55°F/12°C is going to harm the plant which may become noticeable if the leaves begin curling. Try and avoid the plant being near cold drafts, which will also cause harm. A good mix of sun shine and shade is ideal for this dracaena, but hardly any direct sunlight. Although it grows quicker and better in bright light you'll also find it survives and grows well enough in low light conditions.

Propagation

From Early Spring TO Late Summer

These are quite easy to propagate from stem tip cuttings, best done in spring or summer. You can also cut a new or old rosette and re-plant it. After replanting keep the soil moist and mist the leaves which will encourage the plant to grow. A tall plant can be propagated using the air layering method.

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