Madagascar dragon tree

How to Grow and Care for Madagascar dragon tree

Madagascar dragon tree · Dracaena marginata

In frost prone areas grow under glass in a well-drained loam based compost (JI No3). Provide full light with some protection from hot, direct sunlight

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Planting and Growing Madagascar dragon tree

Madagascar dragon tree
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperature18 – 27 °C
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

In frost prone areas grow under glass in a well-drained loam based compost (JI No3). Provide full light with some protection from hot, direct sunlight

How to Water Madagascar dragon tree?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Madagascar dragon tree?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Madagascar dragon tree?

18 – 27 °C

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What Soil Is Best for Madagascar dragon tree?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Madagascar dragon tree?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Madagascar dragon tree?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Madagascar dragon tree?

Requires little regular pruning, although weak stems may be shortened to 15cm (6in) in spring

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How to Propagate Madagascar dragon tree?

Propagate by seed at 18-21C or (64- 70F) or from semi-ripe and hardwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer

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How to Transplant Madagascar dragon tree?

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How to Care for Madagascar dragon tree in Winter?

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How to Plant Madagascar dragon tree?

In frost prone areas grow under glass in a well-drained loam based compost (JI No3). Provide full light with some protection from hot, direct sunlight

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How to Repot Madagascar dragon tree?

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How to Harvest Madagascar dragon tree?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips and scale insects when grown under glass

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The Toxicity of Madagascar dragon tree

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Attributes of Madagascar dragon tree

Plant typeHouseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginMadagascar

Scientific Classification

Species
Dracaena marginata
Genus
Dracaena
Family
Asparagaceae
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