1. Home
  2. Question and Answer
  3. Houseplants
  4. Garden Articles
  5. Most Popular Plants
  6. Plant Nutrition

Rescued Plant ID: Dracaena marginata 'Tricolor' Care

Your rescued 16" plant with long, spidery green leaves edged in red = Dracaena marginata 'Tricolor'. The survivor of neglect—tough plant.

Care for Recovery

Why It Survived

Dracaena marginata stores water in stems, tolerates drought and low light. Your larger pot may hold too much moisture—monitor closely.

Reference: Jarrett Services profile.

Copyright © www.100flowers.win Botanic Garden All Rights Reserved

FactorGuideline
LightBright indirect. No direct sun.
WaterLet dry well between waterings. Never sit in drainage water.
PotOnly upsize if roots fill current pot. They like snug roots.
FertilizerMonthly at ½ strength in growing season.