How Do You Care for a Marginata Plant

Dracaena marginata is a low maintenance plant that can last for years. It prefers a bright or lightly shaded spot but will also tolerate lower light levels. It likes moist compost but is tolerant of erratic watering. Wipe the leaves occasionally to keep them dust free and shiny, pulling any that have died off.

How do you keep a Dracaena marginata plant alive?

Water and Fertilizer Water the plant only when the top 1 inch of soil is dry and then water it thoroughly with room-temperature water. Never allow the base of the pot to sit in a saucer of water. Feed the plant with a liquid houseplant fertilizer every two weeks in spring and summer and monthly in fall and winter.

Is Dracaena marginata an indoor plant?

Dracaena Marginata or Madagascar Dragon Tree Plants, make a big impact as an indoor plant. They grow to be tall trees that aren’t just visually stunning in a space, they also remove harmful chemicals from the air.