Dracaena marginata
Madagascar Dragon Tree
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Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) - Description
Narrow, glossy, green leaves with a purplish red margins sit atop thin and very long trunks that can reach heights of up to 15' high. Extremely long living house plant who's habitat (your house) may need to evolve to accommodate its slow encroachment to your ceiling. Use this Dracaena for filling vertical space with very little footprint at ground level.
Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) - Blooming
Almost never flowers as houseplants. D. draco has clusters of greenish white flowers at branch ends. Mature plants bear very fragrant flowers in summer, followed by red or yellow spherical berries.
Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) - Growth
Some show graceful fountain forms with broad, curved, ribbon like leaves or stiff, sword like leaves. D. draco grows slowly to 20 feet high and wide, and is the only species that doesn't need to be protected from wind. Dracaena does best in full sun or full light with moderate humidity.In areas where Dracaena is not growing hardy, raise plants indoors as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse. A warm greenhouse has a minimum temperature of 55°F (13°C). During the day, temperatures should be set to 55-64°F (13-18°C) or above, and at night, the temperature should be at 55°F (13°C).
Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Can also propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) - Pest
Mealybugs, spider mites, and scale insects. Dracaena is sensitive to boron and calcium deficieny as well as excess fluoride.
Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) - Soil and irrigation
In containers, water only when top 1/2-1" of soil is dry. Dracaena does best with well-draining soil. Indoors, use a soil-based potting mix. Water liberally during the growing season, reduced in winter.
