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One of the reasons Dracaena (Dragon-tree) are so popular as houseplants and what all varieties have in common is that they’re low maintenance and easy to care for, ideal for anyone new to plant care. Most varieties do best in bright, indirect sunlight that mimics the conditions in native habitats where dracaena are often understory plants, though they can survive in low-light conditions. Bright, indirect light is especially important to keep variegated foliage looking its best, but too much direct sunlight can burn the leaves.
Dracaena Marginata has thin spiky leaves that unfold from the top. Its lower leaves gradually fall away to reveal a thin trunk. The dragon tree looks good on its own and is also useful for providing height among a group of houseplants.
Key Features:
- Foliage: Long spiky glossy foliage that hangs down towards the end. Colour depending on variety
- Height: 1-6 foot
- Best placement: Anywhere, ideally a bright kitchen
- Care requirements: Small amounts of water when soil is fully dry. They enjoy humidity.
Dracaena are ideal if you want a low care, slow growing plant that more or less takes care of itself
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 1.8m high
- Foliage
- evergreen
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