Dragon tree care

Dracaena marginata needs medium light. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Dracaena marginata
Other names: Madagascar dragon tree, Red-edged dracaena
Light: Medium light. Put it in medium to bright indirect light. It lives in low light, but it grows slowly.
Soil check: Every 10 to 16 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a well-draining mix. Mix potting soil with perlite or sand.

Brown leaf tips are common. They come from fluoride or salts in tap water. Use rainwater or filtered water.
Lower leaves fall off as the plant ages. This is normal.
Yellow leaves with soft stems mean too much water. Let the soil dry.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.