Madagascar Dragon Tree Plant
Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) is a tree growing 3-6 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tree
Height
3-6 ft
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, peat-based
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Madagascar
Climatic Condition
Tropical, warm
Temperature (°)
18 to 30
Humidity (%)
60 to 90 %
Potting media
Peat-perlite mix
Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
200 to 800 g
Flowering Time
Rarely flowers
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 1.2
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Removes toxins from air, low maintenance.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, sticky residue, yellowing leaves
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Systemic fungicides, insecticides