How to Care for Dracaena marginata

Korean name: 드라세나 마지나타

A stylish houseplant characterized by slender leaves with red edges. It grows tall, making it a great focal point in any space.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Madagascar
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: Dracaena, Red Edges, Low Maintenance, Air Purifying

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light to low light.
• Watering: Water when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Low to moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Fertilize every 2 months in spring and summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Dracaena marginata?

Water when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Dracaena marginata?

It likes Bright indirect light to low light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining soil..

Is Dracaena marginata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Dracaena marginata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Low to moderate humidity.. Fertilise Fertilize every 2 months in spring and summer..