It comes in four main cultivars and varieties, which are as follows. Another perk is that the Dragon Tree will clean the air and is especially adept at filtering out xylene and trichloroethylene.įinally, it also gives you a reasonable variety to choose from in terms of looks. The stems are stiff and sturdy so it can also fully support itself without any help from you.Īrguably this is one of the cheapest houseplants to buy and easiest to look after. Marginata tends to remain quite slender and tall even after many years of growth and still looks great even when it's reaching its maximum indoor height. The growth pattern is also an advantage because D. The first selling point is that it's still super popular today, even though it's been living in homes and workplaces since the 1960's it's escaped that dreaded " old fashioned" label.
Like the rest of the Dracaena varieties grown indoors, this houseplant has many advantages that make it fantastic to have around. How do you pronounce Dracaena Marginata correctly? Say: Draco has the red resin whereas the common houseplant D. There is also an old legend that once a hundred-headed dragon was killed and where it's red blood flowed, hundreds of Trees grew which locals at the time called Dragon Trees.īefore you go cutting your Dragon Tree looking for this mysterious blood, only D. A plant that's well known for its tendency to ooze red blood like resin when cut or damaged, giving it an "alive" quality. The common name " Madagascar Dragon Tree" is a combination of its native origin, " Madagascar" and its famous cousin Dracaena Draco (meaning Dragon). Even though Dragon Trees can grow tall they don't need lots of root space
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