Dragon Tree

Dragon Tree Care

Dracaena marginata

What is the plant

Dracaena Marginata is an evergreen perennial plant that attracts attention with its original long leaves that have a glossy bright color.

Dracaena Marginata is a large plant species in the Asparagaceae family that can have many variations in size and color. It is a slow-growing tree or shrub whose adult plants reach 10 ft. 4.5-6 (3 m.). It has thin, narrow, and knife-like shaped leaves, which appear when the first stems begin to grow on the trunk. It usually grows on the island of Madagascar and, over time, has become a common indoor plant.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Shade

Temperature

15°C - 19°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Dracaena does not need much water. The soil in the pot should remain moist but not wet. The best option would be to water once a week so the soil can dry out. For additional moisture, you can spray to mist the leaves.
Pruning
The height of the plant can be reduced by cutting the upper and side shoots. Also, it is worth using wax for grafting to avoid diseases or pests after pruning.
Fertilizer
Do not forget to fertilize the Dracaenas with a fertilizer solution for indoor plants. The best nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio is 3:1:2.

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Sunlight
This plant likes medium light, so you should limit the light level. However, low light can slow development, so the plant should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Soil
The best mixture for Dracaena Marginata is one that mimics the environment of Madagascar. It should be loose, well-drained soil with high nutrient content.
Propagation
The best way is to grow cuttings. It is worth cutting the upper shoots, after which they should be planted in a small pot with earth and sand. The soil should be moist.

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Temperature
The plant is comfortable when the temperature is 60-80˚F (15-26 °C). Dracaena Marginata can also tolerate low temperatures, but the chances of survival are reduced.
Container
Drained soil is essential for the plant, so you should choose a pot with at least one drainage hole. Also, do not forget that the plant needs to be transplanted over time, so each subsequent pot should be larger than the previous one.
Fun fact
Dracaena has a rather interesting name. It comes from the Greek word ”Drakaina” which means “woman of the dragon.”