Dracena Marginata
When it comes to the care it shows itself as an undemanding indoor plant which can also forgive if watering has been forgotten from time to time.
Dracena marginata. Dracaena marginatas or madagascar dragon trees as they are sometimes called are easy care durable indoor plants well suited for offices and homes. Dracaena is a genus of about 40 versatile easy to grow plants with distinctive strappy leaves. Its tall snake like trunk branches with age and can grow up to ten feet high. Nasa lists a dracaena marginata as an excellent plant for removing harmful chemicals from the air.
Dracaena dracaena marginata more commonly known as a dragon tree is an attractive stiff leaved plant with green sword like red edged leaves. The dracaena marginata a shrub and member of the agavaceae family is a tall leafy potted plant in many homes and businesses. Dracaena marginatas are considered by some to be slightly poisonous especially to dogs and cats. Dracaena marginata also known as the madagascar dragon tree is an exotic indoor plant that has its origins in east africa.
The dracaena marginata also known as the madagascar dragon tree presents itself quite palm like. It conjures a tropical atmosphere in every living room and captivates with a rich leaf green. The tricolor cultivar commonly called rainbow plant or rainbow tree has cream and yellow stripes on. Dracaena marginata is widely used in home office and commercial decor because it tolerates low light.
It may grow up to six feet tall unless pruned. Although dracaena is suitable for growing outdoors in usda plant hardiness zones 10 and 11 it is most often grown as a houseplant. The plant has narrow slender gray stems that are topped with shiny arching leaves. Because it s so resilient and low maintenance growing dracaena at home couldn t be easier.
Although popular as an indoor plant many people also plant it as an ornamental border for outdoor gardens. Dragon tree dracaena marginata is a low maintenance houseplant that has few problems. I saw and took care of my share of dracaena marginatas. The basic species has narrowed arching leaves which are edged with red.
Is a favorite specimen plant in many countries. Growing dracaena marginata outdoors is only possible in warm climates because this plant can t stand the cold.