Madagascar Dragon Tree. A handsome foliage plant with a snake -like stem and long strap-like leaves with a broad red margin. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Dracaena marginata ‘Colorama’
A handsome foliage plant with a snake -like stem and long strap-like leaves with a broad red margin
Additional information
| Generic | Dracaena |
|---|---|
| Species | marginata |
| Varietry | 'Colorama' |
| Common Name | Madagascar Dragon Tree |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red, yellow |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | yellow |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly, Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Layering |
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