Dracaena marginata [multi]

Madagascar dragon tree
Madagascar dragon tree a sculptural focal point for a pot or sunny, well-drained bed. Sinuous, open branching like a small Joshua tree. Perfect in a pot.
synonyms Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia
height 4–15ft
width 2–12ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Drought tolerant, but it will want additional summer water at least every couple of weeks once established. They prefer well-drained soil, but they’re less picky than some of the other dracaenas like D. draco.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength
origin Western Indian Ocean
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 16, 17, 21–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Plants in warmer areas can tolerate more shade than those in cooler, coastal zones. In the low desert, position in bright shade or in an eastern exposure where it gets shaded by 10am.
This tropical plant is surprisingly successful in mild Bay Area gardens if it can be protected from excessive winter wet under eaves and in sharply drained soil.

Special Interest

Some branches will develop in eccentric, sinuous patterns.

Rarely flowers.

More Info

Better known as a houseplant.
Many variegated types and color forms have been selected.