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Dracaena marginata (Dragon Tree, Red-Margined Dracaena)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 505867

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Liliales Family: Liliaceae Genus: Dracaena Species: Dracaena marginata

Common Names add Madagascar Dragon Tree edit | delete Dracaena Marginata edit | delete Red-margined Dracaena edit | delete Plant Types edit Evergreen Houseplant Ornamental Perennial Tree Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Architectural Greenhouse Indoor Low Maintenance Garden Shade Garden Tropical Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)   Bloom Colour edit   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Division Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Some Experience   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below High sensitivity to Fluoride edit | delete Can't tolerate freezing temperatures edit | delete Leaves are glossy dark green with dark red highlights edit | delete Keep soil on the dry side, many pests and problems occur with overwatering edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Member8170 (486) wrote on Dec 11 2009 It produces grassy leaves on tall stems. However, this tree is posionous if eaten or chewed on by dogs I like this opinion   member17957 (26) wrote on Jan 21 2013 Beautiful houseplant with stunning red highlighted features! I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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