Madagascar dragon tree
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia (D. marginata)
Madagascar dragon tree
- Narrow-leaved dragon tree species
- Robust and undemanding
- Solitary in tropical terrariums
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Description
The Madagascar dragon tree is one of the most popular houseplants. It is commonly known as Dracaena marginata, but it is now considered a narrow-leaved variety of D. reflexa. It originates from Madagascar and surrounding islands of the Indian Ocean. In the tropics this Dracaena becomes a shrub or small tree with a slender trunk. The dark green, ribbon-shaped leaves grow to about 30 to 40 cm long and 2 cm wide. They have a dark reddish brown margin.
This narrow-leaved dragon tree is a robust plant. It will grow in any loose soil. This is kept moderately moist and can become a little dry temporarily, but must neither dry out completely nor be waterlogged. When the plant has grown in, it can be given a houseplant fertiliser. Hydroponics is also possible. The Madagascar dragin tree does not need a lot of light, but grows more vigorously in a bright place without full sun. The temperature is best at a minimum of 20 °C and should not drop below 16 °C for a longer period. Pruning encourages the formation of side shoots.
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia is an ideal, robust plant, especially for higher tropical terrariums. As a young plant it makes a pretty accent at the bottom, and older specimens make striking specimen plants with their leaf tufts on slender stems that thicken towards the bottom.
Profile
| Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Colorama' | |
| Cultivation options | Terrestrial |
| Growth height | Approx. 30 - 200 cm |
| Temperature | Approx. 16 - 30 °C |
| Humidity | At least 40 % |
| Light requirement | Moderate |
| Watering | Keep moderately moist, avoid waterlogging |
| Fertilising | Houseplant fertiliser every one to two weeks |
| Propagation | Stem and head cuttings |
| Suitable for | Various tropical terrariums |
| Other | Colourful specimen plant |
| Cultivation options |
| Terrestrial |
| Growth height |
| Approx. 30 - 200 cm |
| Temperature |
| Approx. 16 - 30 °C |
| Humidity |
| Minimum 40 % |
| Light requirement |
| Moderate |
| Watering |
| Keep moderately moist, avoid waterlogging |
| Fertilising |
| Houseplant fertiliser every one to two weeks |
| Propagation |
| Stem and head cuttings |
| Suitable for |
| Various tropical terrariums |
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General information
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| Weight | 0,14 kg |
| Shipping weight | 1,07 kg |
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