{"product_id":"dracaena-marginata","title":"Dracaena Marginata (Dragon Tree)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaena Marginata, commonly known as the Dragon Tree, is a striking architectural houseplant with slender, arching leaves edged in red and a sculptural, often multi-caned trunk. Grown in a healthy 4-inch nursery pot, this low-maintenance favourite is one of the most popular air-filtering houseplants for Vancouver homes and offices, prized for its dramatic form and easygoing care requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFeature Highlights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy Nursery Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-Inch Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaena marginata belongs to the Asparagaceae family and is native to Madagascar, where it grows as a small tree in dry, rocky landscapes. This origin explains much of its resilience indoors, as the plant is well adapted to periods of drought and inconsistent moisture in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Tree brings genuine architectural presence to a room with minimal fuss, thanks to its slender, spiraling leaves and sculptural trunk that develops more character with age. It tolerates a wide range of light conditions and irregular watering, making it an ideal choice for busy households or offices that still want a bold, tree-like statement plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDragon Tree, Madagascar Dragon Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical evergreen tree\/shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePot Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-inch nursery pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, cane-forming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-2.5 m indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-100 cm indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeaf Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen with red-purple margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely flowers indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBloom Season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncommon indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen \/ Deciduous\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndoor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutdoor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer container plant only (Zones 10-12 for permanent outdoor growth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePet Safe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToxicity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to cats and dogs if ingested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate, allow drying between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to bright indirect light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage indoor humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining potting mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced liquid, every 4-6 weeks in season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem\/cane cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected Lifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMany years, very long-lived\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow, arching leaves in green with distinctive reddish-purple margins radiate outward in tufts from the top of one or more woody canes. As lower leaves naturally shed over time, the trunk becomes visible, giving mature specimens an increasingly tree-like, sculptural silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Tree adapts to a wide range of light, from bright indirect light to lower light conditions, though it grows most vigorously with medium to bright indirect light. Direct, intense sun can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings, then water thoroughly. This plant is more tolerant of underwatering than overwatering, and consistently soggy soil is the most common cause of problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage indoor humidity is generally sufficient, though this plant will also tolerate the drier air common in Canadian homes during winter without major issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep Dragon Tree in typical indoor temperatures between 16 and 27 degrees Celsius, avoiding cold drafts and sudden temperature swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-draining potting mix, such as a standard houseplant blend amended with perlite, supports healthy roots and helps prevent overwatering issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer every four to six weeks during spring and summer, reducing or pausing feeding in fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepot every two years or so, or once roots become tightly bound, moving up only one pot size at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim canes to control height and encourage branching; the plant will typically send out new growth below the cut, creating a fuller, more sculptural form over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Tree propagates readily from stem or cane cuttings, which can be rooted in water or moist potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant grows slowly to moderately, typically producing a modest flush of new leaves each growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, Dracaena marginata can eventually reach 1.5 to 2.5 metres over many years, though it grows slowly enough to remain manageable for a long time in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIndoor Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Tree is an excellent year-round houseplant across Canada, tolerating the variable light conditions found in most homes and offices while asking little in return beyond occasional watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOutdoor Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn British Columbia, this plant can summer outdoors in a bright, sheltered spot, but it must return indoors before nighttime temperatures drop in fall, as it has no frost tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaena marginata is considered toxic to cats and dogs if ingested; it contains saponins that can cause vomiting, sometimes with blood, along with drooling and loss of appetite. Keep this plant out of reach of pets that chew on foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAir Purifying Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaena marginata was one of the species evaluated in NASA's Clean Air Study and was shown to help filter certain common indoor air pollutants, making it a well-documented choice among air-filtering houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown leaf tips are commonly caused by fluoride or chlorine sensitivity from tap water, or by low humidity; using filtered or distilled water can help. Yellowing, soft leaves usually point to overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePest Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpider mites and mealybugs can occasionally appear, particularly in dry indoor air. Wipe leaves periodically and treat any infestation promptly with insecticidal soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slender, spiky leaves and sculptural trunk make Dragon Tree a natural fit for modern, minimalist interiors, where it can serve as a striking floor plant beside a sofa or in an entryway corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusy households, offices, and anyone shopping our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-purifying-plants\"\u003eair purifying plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beginner-plants\"\u003ebeginner plants\u003c\/a\u003e collections for a resilient, architectural statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is most active in spring and summer, when regular watering and light feeding support new leaves. In fall and winter, water less frequently as growth slows and keep the plant away from cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the leaf tips turning brown?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is often caused by fluoride or chlorine sensitivity from tap water, or by low humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Dracaena Marginata toxic to pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is considered toxic to cats and dogs and should be kept out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this plant purify the air?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it was included in NASA's Clean Air Study for filtering certain indoor pollutants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates a wide range, from low to bright indirect light, though it grows best in medium to bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I water Dragon Tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e Potentially 1.5 to 2.5 metres indoors over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I prune Dragon Tree to control its size?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, trimming canes encourages a fuller, more branched shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Through stem or cane cuttings rooted in water or moist potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Dragon Tree live outdoors in BC?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only temporarily in summer; it must come indoors before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pests affect this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spider mites and mealybugs are the most common issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Dragon Tree we sell is nursery-grown and inspected before shipping so it arrives healthy and ready to add architectural interest to your space. 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