Dracaena Marginata White/ Madagascar Dragon Tree (Single plant)

Description

Quantity: A single plant of around 30 cms

Dracaena Marginata White / Dragon Tree
Dracaena Marginata White commonly known as Dragon Tree. It is stiff leaved plant with green sword like leaves edged with creamy white. It is attractive and is also useful for providing height among a group of houseplants. Dracaena Marginata White is placed in the family Asparagaceae. It is a popular indoor plant with slender,long green leaves. These plants are best for the beginner’s because they are drought tolerant and not at all fussy about their light conditions. It is very easy to care and it has longer lifespan by giving proper care. Dracaena also helps in air purification. It helps in removing toxic substances like formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and carbon dioxide. These chemical causes headaches, respiratory problems, anemia, marrow disease, kidney disease. It is used as both indoor and outdoor plants . The root of dracaena is fibrous, deep and has a color bright yellow or orange. It is about 170 species and are found in Old World tropics, especially Africa, and one species is endemic to South America. It is a perfect bedroom plant for smokers, it has the ability to suck up particles of smoke that cause health problems.
What makes it special:
Ø Easy to care and low maintenance plant.

Ø Best Air purifying houseplant.

Ø Best for bedroom and office desk.

Sr Item name
1 Dracaena Marginata White Plant
2 4 inch Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Plant Specifications
Plant Height 180 inches
Plant Spread 24 inches
above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Common Name Dracaena Marginata White Plant , Dragon Tree
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 4 meter
Flower Color White

Bloom Time Spring
Difficulty Level Easy

Planting and Care
Sunlight
✳️ Dracaena Marginata White grow best in bright light and can also survive in partial shade.
Soil
✳️ The soil should be loose,well drained and fertile,rich in organic matter.
Watering
✳️ With the help of finger or a stick check the moisture of the soil.
✳️Apply small amount of water in the top of the plant until keeping the soil slightly moist.
✳️Do not overwater the plant.
✳️Avoid fluoride, water your dragon tree with distilled or non-fluoridated water. If the plant has yellow leaves, it means that, needs more water.
Application of Fertilizer
✳️ Before putting the fertilizer, ensure the soil must be loosen the top soil without disturbing the root system.
✳️ To boost their growth,apply small amount of Fertilizer in the beginning of spring. Do not fertilize the plant during winter.
✳️Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
✳️Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts .
✳️In case of any insect attack, use neem oil, eucalyptus oil or citrus oil can be sprayed for prevention.
Don’ts
✳️Avoid overwatering the plant.
✳️Do not put the plant under direct sunlight, which causes bleaches or burnts on the plant parts.
✳️AC vents should be away from plant pot.
Initial Care for 1 – 2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
✳️Do not repot the plant frequently
✳️Always check the moisture content of the soil using stick or finger in which the dracaena Marginata growing
✳️Keep the plant in natural light. By putting the plant under bright sunlight causes bleaches or burn the plant parts .
Key Requirements to keep the Plant healthy:

Sunlight Bright indirect sunlight
Watering Water if the top half of the soil is dry
Soil Soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content
Temperature 70 to 80°F (20 to 27°C)
Fertilizer A balanced feed at the beginning of the growing season

Dracaena Marginata White Plant Special feature:
✳️NASA lists Dracaena marginata as a air purifier houseplant.
✳️stiff-leaved plant and attractive.
Ornamental Use
Used as indoor plant in home and office.