Dracaena marginata growing succulent tree of the genus Dracaena also known as Dragon tree or Dracena marginata, Dracaena marginata perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 9-12.
Leaves color green with red, yellow or white hedge, the leaves like spear with pointed top, leaves grow in rosette structure.
Dracaena marginata flower
Flower color white small and grow on stems in inflorescence, flower bloom after 10-15 years and the stem die after the bloom.
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Requirements for Dracaena marginata growing and care:
Frost free, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Grow very slow
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Slugs, snails
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves and stems that already bloom
Size of the plant:
1.5-3.5 m 7-12 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower:
White small and grow on stems in inflorescence, flower bloom after 10-15 years and the stem die after the bloom.
Scientific name:
Dracaena marginata