| Common name: |
Dracaena |
| Botanical Name: |
Dracaena marginata |
| Family: |
Liliaceae |
| Foliage: |
The Dracaena tricolor has multicolored,
spiky leaves. |
| Flowers: |
Does not have any flowers |
| Light: |
Dracaena is tolerant to low light.
It will however do better in bright light. |
| Watering: |
Check the soil for dryness. Do not
allow the soil to dry out totally. Water enough so that the soil
is kept moist at all times. It should not be soggy.The water that
collects on the coaster too should be removed. |
| Pest and Problems: |
Dracaena generally has problems with mealy
bugs and scales.
Both problems can be treated with an insecticide containing pyrethrins
or removed with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. |
| Growth Habit: |
As the plant grows it develops an
attractive gray trunk. It sheds its lower leaves. |
| Pruning: |
If the plant’s stems become too long and
bare, cut them off at the desired height and new leaves will soon appear. |
| Fertilizing: |
Feed dracaenas with liquid foliage plant
fertilizer once a month. |
| Propagation: |
Propagation is done by air layering or
through stem cuttings. |
| Landscaping Use: |
The plant could be used in a landscape
as an accent plant. The plant stands out when it is planted on its own. |
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