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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
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Live Houseplants
Pets: keep out of reach
Dracaena Marginata Cane (Dracaena marginata)
Dracaena marginata
Slender woody canes topped with red-edged ribbon leaves.
$22.00
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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee
Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
The Dracaena Marginata Cane (Dracaena marginata / Madagascar Dragon Tree) is a beloved, sculptural indoor tree. Slender upright woody canes are crowned with bursts of narrow, arching ribbon-like leaves of rich dark green trimmed in a vibrant magenta-red margin.
Renowned for its remarkable hardiness and architectural poise, Dracaena Marginata thrives with minimal maintenance and brings effortless mid-century elegance to homes and offices.
Botanical Care Essentials
| Light | Medium to bright indirect light. Tolerates moderate low-light conditions indoors. |
| Water | Allow top 50–75% of soil to dry out between waterings. Sensitive to overwatering and fluoride in tap water. |
| Humidity | Average home humidity (40–50%). Very tolerant of normal room conditions. |
| Temperature | 65°F to 80°F (18°C–27°C). Protect from cold drafts below 55°F. |
| Substrate | Well-draining, lightweight potting mix with perlite and peat moss. |
⚠️ Pet Toxicity Notice:
The ASPCA lists Dracaena as toxic to dogs and cats due to saponins. Keep out of reach of chewing pets.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
📖 The Botanical Journal & Horticultural Guides
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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