Dragon Tree- Dracaena marginate
With long slender green leaves edged with red accents, this eye-catching spiky tree, Dracaena marginata, is the perfect combination of beauty and hardiness. No wonder it is commonly known as the Dragon tree, this popular indoor plant is great for beginners due to its drought-tolerant and no fuss light conditions. As a nearly indestructible plant, the Dragon tree proved itself in NASA’s famous Clean Air Study by showing it helps remove formaldehyde from indoor air!
General Care
Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light. Keep your plant out of direct sunlight though, as this can burn the leaves.
Water
Water thoroughly with distilled water, and wait until the top half of the soil is completely dry before watering again.
Humidity
Mid to high humidity range
Soil
Use good quality potting mix in your garden pots.
Common Problems
Dracaenas are tough plants, but they are susceptible to spider mites and occasionally mealybugs. To get rid of these bugs, bath your plants regularly by using a hose to wash these pests away.
Symptom
Yellowing lower leaves
Cause
Needs more water
Symptom
Browning leaf tips
Cause
Too much fluoride or other salts in the water. Switch to distilled water.
Precautions
While Dracaena marginata is harmless to humans when ingested, it is extremely toxic to pets. If you have curious pets, choose a different plant or keep this plant where your pets can’t get to it.
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