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Dracaena marginata

Red-Edged Chevron Plant

Plant photo of: Dracaena marginata
Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Mark Bender/Memoli

 

Description

This tree is actually grown most of the time as a houseplant. It does best with bright indirect light, fertile well draining soil. It does best with regular watering although it can withstand drought. Cut back on watering during fall and winter. It does not tolerate frost. Leaves are thin, ribbon-like, stiff, with red margins. It can reach 15' tall and 8' wide. This tree gets tall and lanky, and leaf-less on the lower trunk. Prune the tree to the desired height; it will promote more bushiness.

 

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.