Dracea Tricolor

Dracea Tricolor Care

Dracaena Marginata 'tricolor'

What is the plant

Slow-growing, award-winning Dracaena marginata 'Tricolor' (Madagascar Dragon Tree) is an upright, evergreen shrub with single or multiple, relatively thin stems topped by a rosette of long, ribbon-like leaves. Narrow and arching, the leathery, rich green leaves are striped with cream and prominently edged in crimson.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 28°C

Hardiness zone

11 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
A general rule of thumb is to only water dracaena when the soil feels dry to the touch. water plants thoroughly, or until water freely flows from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. many growers choose to place a saucer under planting containers to collect excess water.
Pruning
Trim off any dead leaves and stems.
Fertilizer
Use slow-release fertilizer for container plants. Avoid using too much fertilizer.

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Sunlight
Partial sun generally means less than six and more than four hours of sun per day. Plants for partial sun will do well in a location where they receive a break from the sun each day. They like the sun but will not tolerate a full day of it and need at least some shade each day.
Soil
Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage.
Temperature
Generally speaking, dracaena marginata is intolerant to the cold and will only grow outside in places where the temperature never drops below 63 to 65°F (17 to 18°C), even in winter.

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Container
Choose a pot that is 2.5-5.08 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
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