Dragon tree

🌿 Botanical Name

Dracaena marginata

💚 Common Names

Dragon Tree, Madagascar Dragon Tree, Red-Edged Dracaena

🌱 Description

The Dragon Tree is a timeless houseplant admired for its slender trunks and graceful, sword-like leaves edged in shades of red. Its architectural form adds height, texture, and a modern tropical feel to any room, making it a favorite for homes, offices, and indoor landscapes.

Slow-growing and exceptionally forgiving, the Dragon Tree thrives with minimal care while helping to create a lush, relaxing atmosphere. As it matures, it develops multiple trunks and a branching canopy, giving it the appearance of a miniature tropical tree.

☀️ Light

Indirect view of the sky.
Thrives in bright, indirect light but adapts well to medium light. Brighter conditions help maintain vibrant leaf color, while direct afternoon sun can scorch the foliage.

💧 Water

Summer: Allow the top 50–75% of the soil to dry before watering.

Winter: Allow the soil to dry 100% before watering.

Water thoroughly until excess water drains from the pot. Dragon Trees are drought tolerant and prefer drying out between waterings.

💦 Humidity

Prefers average household humidity but appreciates moderate humidity. It adapts well to most indoor environments.

🐾 Pet Friendly?

No. Dragon Tree is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.

🌿 Fleurish Tip

Dragon Trees are sensitive to fluoride and mineral salts commonly found in tap water. If you notice brown leaf tips, try watering with distilled, filtered, or rainwater. Pruning the top of the stem will encourage branching, creating a fuller, more tree-like appearance.