Madagascar dragon tree
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An erect evergreen shrub to 4m, with long, sword-shaped, recurved, dark green leaves, finely edged reddish-brown
Scientific classification
- Species
- Madagascar dragon tree (Dracaena marginata)
- Genus
- Dracaena
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Madagascar dragon tree
Distribution map
Madagascar
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Madagascar dragon tree
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Madagascar dragon tree care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRequires little regular pruning, although weak stems may be shortened to 15cm (6in) in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 18-21C or (64- 70F) or from semi-ripe and hardwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Growing
GrowingIn 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips and scale insects when grown under glass
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