- Low Maintenance
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect, Medium Light, Low Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 6 Feet
Dracaena are very low maintenance, but these plants still command attention thanks to their tree-like good looks and thin, spiky foliage. Also known as Red Margined and Madagascar Dragon tree, this plant adds greenery and texture to a space. The narrow width but tall height can dress up a table or feature in a plant stand to anchor a corner.
Best Locations For Growing Red Margined Dracaena
The Red Margined Dracaena is a lovely houseplant that needs lots of indirect sunlight and increased humidity. It is a sizable plant, so tuck it into the corner of a bathroom or place it in an area with extra moisture in the air.
Red Margined Dracaena Sunlight Requirements
Dracaena likes lots of sunlight, but it must be indirect light. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves and cause them to dry out. Not enough light, and the leaves may turn yellow and die. Near a sunny window is a good location for this plant. Periodically rotate the pot so that each side can catch some rays.
Red Margined Dracaena Care
Repot Red Margined Dracaena every couple of years when the roots fill up the existing pot. Gently remove the plant from the pot to check the roots, and when the roots take up the entire pot, it is time to repot. Dracaena do not like to be root bound, so select a new pot that is 1-2 inches larger.
Watering Red Margined Dracaena
Red Margined Dracaena need water when the top several inches of soil are dry to the touch. Let the plant dry out, but drench the soil when it’s time to water. Dracaenas like a deep drink, but they do not like standing water, so remove any excess water. Increased humidity will keep the leaves green and healthy. Find a humid area or use a pebble tray with water to increase the moisture in the air.
Feeding Red Margined Dracaena
Feed the Red Margined Dracaena once a year at the start of the growing season. Use a balanced, slow-release plant food to jump-start new growth. Feeding this plant during the fall and winter isn't necessary if it is not actively growing.
Red Margined Dracaena Information
| Light Exposure: Medium Light, Low Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - Let the soil dry completely, then, water deeply. |
| Pet Friendly: No |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: High |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 6 feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 feet |
| Flowering: No |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Red |
| Foliage Description: Green, Dark Red Margins |
| Temperature: 61° - 75°F (16° - 24°C) |
| Humidity: 0.6 |
| Common Name: Red Margined Dracaena |
| Other Name(s): Red Margined, Madagascar Dragon Tree |
| Scientific Name: Dracaena marginata 'Red Margined' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Dracaena_Red.Margined-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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