Dracena marginata
Botanical name
Dracaena marginata
Other names
Madagascar dragon tree
Genus
Dracaena
Species
D. marginata – D. marginata is a slow-growing, multi-stemmed plant with narrow, glossy leaves usually grown as a houseplant.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Mature trees have scented flowers.
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree, Spiky
Flower
Green, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects , Thrips
General care
Pruning
If growth is weak, plants can be cut back to within 15cm of the base in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Dracaena marginata (Madagascar dragon tree) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years outdoors.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant inside in loam-based potting compost in full light and shade from hot sun and with moderate humidity. Tolerant of low light levels indoors.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
