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Dracaena marginata
Dracaena marginata
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Common Name:
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Description:
Dracaena marginata, commonly known as the Madagascar Dragon Tree, is a popular and stylish indoor plant celebrated for its striking, upright form and narrow, arching leaves edged in deep red or burgundy. Native to Madagascar, this slow-growing evergreen tree features woody stems and tufts of spiky foliage that give it a dramatic, sculptural look. In Melbourne, it is best suited for indoor growing or under cover outdoors in frost-free, well-sheltered spots. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light levels, making it exceptionally versatile for homes and offices. It prefers well-drained soil and only needs watering when the top few centimetres of soil dry out. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it's a go-to plant for beginners and seasoned indoor gardeners alike. While it rarely flowers in cultivation, its architectural foliage ensures year-round appeal.
Form:
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Shrub - Small
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Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
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Tree - Small (when mature and maintained as single-stemmed)
Mature Size:
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Height: 1.5–2.5 metres (indoors)
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Width: 60–90 cm
Aspect:
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Full Sun (if acclimatised)
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Part Shade
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Indoors / Well lit
Flowering:
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Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions
Flower Colour:
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Not applicable
Key Attributes:
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Suitable for Pots
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Disease Resistant
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Drought Tolerant
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Air-purifying qualities (indoors)
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Low Maintenance
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Suitable for Indoor Topiary (multi-head styling)
Toxicity:
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Toxic to pets (cats and dogs) if ingested; may cause vomiting, loss of appetite, and drooling
Companion Plants:
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Ficus elastica (Rubber Plant)
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Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant)
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Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake Plant)
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Philodendron 'Imperial Red'
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Aglaonema varieties

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