Dracaena marginata 'Tricolour'

Common Name:
Dragon Tree 'Tricolour'

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.

Companion Plants:

• Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant)

• Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake Plant)

• Ficus elastica 'Tineke'

• Philodendron 'Congo Rojo'

• Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora'