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Madagascar dragon tree

Dracaena marginata Lem. · Asparagaceae

Toxic to pets Also known as Dragon tree, Red-edge dracaena

Pet safety

Toxic to pets. Toxic to cats. Toxic to dogs. Toxic to horses.

Clinical signs: Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, dilated pupils (cats).

Source: ASPCA, matched at species level.

Care

  • LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
  • WaterLet the top inch dry
  • HumidityAverage household
  • Temperature18°C – 27°C
  • DifficultyEasy
  • SoilStandard potting mix
  • FertilizingMonthly, growing season

Size & habit

  • Mature height (indoor) 0.9–1.8 m
  • In the wild 3–4.6 m
  • Habit
    • Upright
  • Growth rateSlow

Common problems

  • Spider mites
  • Scale
  • Mealybugs
  • Leaf spot

Propagation

  • Stem cutting
  • Air layering

Sources