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Red-Margined Dracaena (Dracaena marginata): Slim Canes with Edged Leaves

Red-margined dracaena (Dracaena marginata), also called dragon tree, is a popular, upright houseplant with slender, gray, cane-like stems topped by tufts of narrow, arching, dark green leaves edged in reddish-purple. It adds vertical drama to interiors.

Growth

Indoors, it reaches 6–10 feet; can be pruned to maintain height. Multiple stems are often planted together for a fuller look. It rarely flowers indoors. The cultivar 'Tricolor' has green, cream, and pink stripes.

Care

Bright, indirect light; well-draining soil. Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Sensitive to fluoride. Wipe leaves. Minimum temperature 60°F. Easy to propagate from stem cuttings.

Taxonomy

  • Family: Asparagaceae
  • Genus: Dracaena
  • Species: marginata
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