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

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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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Red Margined Dracaena

Best Locations For Growing Red Margined Dracaena

Red Margined Dracaena Sunlight Requirements