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Identifying Dracaena marginata from Description

Identifying Dracaena marginata from Description

Your plant—long, thin, spiky leaves green at base, reddening toward tips—is likely Dracaena marginata (Dragon Tree). Confirm via image search.

Basic Care

Water by weight: soak, drain, wait until pot light.
Fertilize weekly–monthly in growing season.
Bright indirect light; avoid direct sun.
Check daily outdoors, every 3–10 days indoors.

Dragon trees are tough if watered correctly.

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