Dragon tree
Dracaena marginata · Family Asparagaceae
Also known as: dracaena marginata, madagascar dragon tree, red-edged dracaena
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 10 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A living room or office corner with reasonable daylight.
Light
Partial shade to bright indirect light. Direct sun bleaches the leaves.
Watering
Water when the top half of the compost is dry. Brown tips mean hard water.
About the plant
The dragon tree has slender trunks and tufts of narrow leaves with reddish edges. It is hardy, forgives neglect and grows slowly to 1.5 to 2 metres in a pot. It suits modern interiors well.
Origin
Native to Madagascar and nearby Indian Ocean islands, in tropical woods.
What it likes
- Medium to bright indirect light
- Compost that dries between waterings
- Temperatures above 15 °C
What it dislikes
- Too much water
- Heavily chlorinated water
- Strong direct sun
Did you know?
The leaf tips can scorch from the fluoride in tap water, so filtered water helps.
