- Low Maintenance
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 15 Feet
The Marginata Magenta Dracaena is a perfect plant for adding an exotic feel to your home or office space. Tough and easy to care for, the Dragon Tree as it is also known, produces slender and pointed green foliage with red or purple margins. Native to Madagascar, the Marginata Magenta Dracaena is typically grown as a houseplant but can be placed outdoors during the summer months. A perfect first houseplant for adding some height to your collection.
Best Locations For Growing Marginata Magenta Dracaena
The Marginata Magenta Dracaena prefers high humidity and tends to thrive in a warm kitchen or bathroom. This dracaena is toxic to animals and care should be taken when growing it around pets.
Marginata Magenta Dracaena Sunlight Requirements
Although able to tolerate light shade, the Marginata Magenta Dracaena prefers medium to bright light levels; however, it doesn’t tolerate any harsh midday sun.
Marginata Magenta Dracaena Care
Marginata Magenta Dracaena does not require much care. Preferring a temperature of around 75°F, this plant will struggle in temperatures below 50°F. If given the option, the Marginata Magenta Dracaena prefers a humid environment, although it will tolerate average humidity levels just fine. Nevertheless, if growing this plant in a particularly dry atmosphere, it will benefit from regular misting.
Watering Marginata Magenta Dracaena
The Marginata Magenta Dracaena will cope with most conditions but does not tolerate overwatering. Watering is recommended only when the top layer of soil is dry to the touch; after watering, allow any excess water to freely drain away to prevent root rot. If the leaves begin to turn yellow, this can be a sign of overwatering and watering should be reduced, especially during the colder months.
Feeding Marginata Magenta Dracaena
Feeding the Marginata Magenta Dracaena is not strictly necessary as it is considered a light feeder. However, to encourage healthy and lush growth, it can be fed every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season with a weakly diluted, liquid houseplant fertilizer.
Marginata Magenta Dracaena Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - Let the soil dry completely, then, water deeply. |
| Pet Friendly: No |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Low |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 5-15 feet |
| Mature Spread: 3-6 feet |
| Flowering: No |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Pink, Red |
| Foliage Description: Bright Green, Red or Pink |
| Temperature: 60° - 80°F (16° - 27°C) |
| Humidity: Above Average (60% - 80%) |
| Common Name: Marginata Magenta Dracaena |
| Other Name(s): Dragon Tree |
| Scientific Name: Dracaena marginata 'Magenta' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Dracaena_Magenta-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
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Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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