General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 4 to 8 feet or more
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Narrow, medium green leaves with red margins. Leaves attain brighter red coloration when grown in high light.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dragon Tree
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia
  • Synonym: Dracaena marginata

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Location: central Illinois
Date: 2014-07-15

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