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Red-Edged Dracaena

Dracaena Marginata

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Overview

Dracaena marginata, also known as the Red-Edged Chevron Plant, is a striking, low-maintenance evergreen. This plant is characterized by its narrow leaves with vivid red edges, emanating from a central cane. Mature specimens can reach up to 10 feet tall with a spread of 3 feet. It prefers indirect light and consistent moisture. Its vertical growth and bold foliage make it an ideal accent in minimalist or tropical landscapes.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 10–11Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — removing indoor pollutants and improving air quality.<br><br>When designing a space; tolerant to, image 68
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — This plant is characterized by its narrow leaves with vivid red edges, emanating from a central caneRed-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Its architectural form pairs well with lower-growingRed-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Dracaena marginata, also known as the Red-Edged Chevron Plant, is a striking, low-maintenance evergreen, image 49Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — This plant is characterized by its narrow leaves with vivid red edges, emanating from a central cane, image 74Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Mature specimens can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet with a spread of 3 to 8 feet; this plant is, image 84Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — it acts as a natural air purifier; arching leaves that boast vibrant red edges, image 91+89

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — removing indoor pollutants and improving air quality.<br><br>When designing a space; tolerant to, image 68
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — This plant is characterized by its narrow leaves with vivid red edges, emanating from a central cane
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Its architectural form pairs well with lower-growing
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Dracaena marginata, also known as the Red-Edged Chevron Plant, is a striking, low-maintenance evergreen, image 49
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — This plant is characterized by its narrow leaves with vivid red edges, emanating from a central cane, image 74
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Mature specimens can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet with a spread of 3 to 8 feet; this plant is, image 84
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — it acts as a natural air purifier; arching leaves that boast vibrant red edges, image 91
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — scientifically known as Dracaena marginata; its architectural form pairs well with lower-growing, image 79
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Its vertical growth and bold foliage make it an ideal accent in minimalist or tropical landscapes; is a, image 77
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — scientifically known as Dracaena marginata
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Its vertical growth and bold foliage make it an ideal accent in minimalist or tropical landscapes; is a striking and
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — making it ideal for busy homeowners wishing for a touch of the tropics without the upkeep; mature, image 90
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — making it ideal for busy homeowners wishing for a touch of the tropics without the upkeep; mature, image 66
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — is a striking and durable addition to any landscape or interior setting
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — creating a balanced and harmonious aesthetic
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — with a watering schedule that allows the soil to dry slightly between sessions; dracaena marginata, image 64
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — tolerant to occasional neglect
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Dracaena marginata prospers in partial shade to indirect sunlight; with a watering schedule that allows, image 61
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — tree for half or shade
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — creating a balanced and harmonious aesthetic; although its signature red margins become most pronounced when the
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Dracaena marginata, also known as the Red-Edged Chevron Plant, is a striking, low-maintenance evergreen, image 73
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — Mature specimens can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet with a spread of 3 to 8 feet
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — creating a balanced and harmonious aesthetic; although its signature red margins become most pronounced, image 71
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — consider using Dracaena marginata as a focal point in containers or as part of a mixed border; tree for, image 93
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