Description: Dracaena marginata 'Tricolour' is a striking and architectural indoor plant, celebrated for its slender, upright stems topped with tufts of long, narrow leaves striped in green, cream, and rosy pink. This colourful cultivar of the classic Dragon Tree adds height, texture, and a pop of colour to indoor and sheltered outdoor spaces, especially in modern or minimal interiors. Native to Madagascar, it performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s indoor conditions, preferring bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant variegation. Hardy and low-maintenance, 'Tricolour' tolerates periods of dryness and requires minimal watering—allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between drinks. Its upright growth makes it ideal for narrow spaces, corners, or pots where vertical interest is needed. With its air-purifying qualities and bold striped foliage, Dracaena marginata 'Tricolour' is a long-living, fuss-free feature plant that brings tropical elegance indoors.
Form:
Shrub - Medium
Indoors / Well lit
Mature Size:
Height: 1.5–2 m (in pots)
Width: 60–90 cm
Aspect:
Full Sun (outdoors in protected position)
Part Shade
Indoors / Well lit
Flowering:
Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions
Flower Colour:
N/A
Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Indoors
Air Purifying
Herbaceous
Perennial
Drought Tolerant (indoors once established)
Low Maintenance
Toxicity: Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. May cause vomiting, drooling, and loss of appetite. Considered low risk to humans but not edible.