Dracaena Marginata

Name: Dracaena Marginata
Brand: MyGreenScape
SKU: PD0039S
Price: 18.0 CAD
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Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Dracaena Marginata

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Size 3.5" Pot - Small

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About This Plant

Dracaena Bicolor is in the Dracaena family and is native to tropical Africa. The leaves grow in a rosette or crown at the top of an upright stem that becomes woody over time, giving the plant a palm-like or dragon tree character.

The two-tone red-bordered leaves make it a stand-out. The red-purple borders running along both edges of every leaf give the plant a consistent and striking colour accent that distinguishes it from fully green Dracaenas. In good indirect light the border colour is deepest and most vivid.

Keep it away from pets and children. The ASPCA confirms Dracaena spp. is toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains saponins that cause vomiting, excessive drooling, weakness, and loss of appetite. In cats, ingestion can also cause dilated pupils. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.

It handles low light and dry air better than most large tropical plants. Dracaena Bicolor is widely considered one of the easiest of the Dracaena family to keep in winter. It tolerates low light, dry forced-air heated air, and infrequent watering better than most alternatives of this size.

Winter Slowdown

Growth stops almost entirely from November onward. Reduce watering to once every two to three weeks. Keep temperatures above 15 degrees C, away from cold glass and heating vents. The two-tone leaf colour remains stable through winter. No fertilizer until spring.

Toxicity

Toxic to cats and dogs, confirmed by the ASPCA (Dracaena spp.). The plant contains saponins that cause vomiting, excessive drooling, weakness, and loss of appetite. In cats, ingestion can also cause dilated pupils. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.

Pests

Spider mites appear in very dry Canadian heating conditions from November onward, and scale insects occasionally appear on the woody stems. Check the leaf undersides and stems when watering. The Bicolor is generally more pest-resistant than tropical plants due to its tough, leathery leaves.

Other Plants You Might Like

Not sure this is the right fit? Here are three other plants our Canadian customers love. All ship across Canada and thrive in Canadian homes.

Dracaena Marginata Cane Set. Architectural multi-cane.

For a Dracaena with a dramatic multi-cane architectural structure and similar narrow red-edged leaves, the Dracaena Marginata Cane Set suits floor positions in bright Canadian rooms.

Dracaena Janet Craig. Deep glossy green.

For a Dracaena with solid deep glossy green leaves and exceptional low-light tolerance, the Dracaena Janet Craig is one of the most resilient large-leaf plants for dim Canadian conditions.

Dracaena Lemon Lime. Bright chartreuse.

For a Dracaena with vivid chartreuse and yellow-green striped leaves for a brighter room, the Dracaena Lemon Lime has bold warm colour and the same easy care character.

Common Questions

How often should I water the Dracaena Bicolor?

Water when the top inch of soil is dry, roughly every ten to fourteen days in spring and summer and every two to three weeks in a Canadian winter. Dracaenas are drought tolerant and are killed far more often by overwatering than by drought. Our indoor plant watering guide shows how to check correctly.

What light does it need in a Canadian home?

Low to bright indirect light. This is one of the more light-flexible Dracaenas and can handle north-facing rooms and dim corners while still growing. Brighter light means more vivid red borders. Read our guide to light requirements for indoor plants to find the right spot.

Is it toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA confirms Dracaena spp. is toxic to cats and dogs. Saponins cause vomiting, drooling, weakness, and loss of appetite. In cats, ingestion can also cause dilated pupils. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.

Why are the leaf tips turning brown?

Brown leaf tips on Dracaena are almost always caused by fluoride in tap water or very dry air. Use filtered or overnight-rested tap water. Keep it away from heating vents. Some tip browning is normal on older leaves and is not a sign of serious problems.

Will it survive a Canadian winter indoors?

Yes, easily. This is one of the best large plants for Canadian winter conditions. Keep above 15 degrees C, reduce watering, and keep it in any available light. Read our tips on keeping plants alive in winter for more.

How to take care of Dracaena Marginata

Good to Know

Sun: Indirect

Low to bright indirect light. One of the most light-flexible Dracaenas available. Handles north-facing rooms and dim corners in Canadian homes year-round. Brighter indirect light produces more vivid red border colour.

Light: Low to bright indirect

A spot in almost any indirect light position works. From October to February in Canada, the reduced daylight rarely affects this plant as dramatically as it does tropical plants. It is one of the best large plants for dim Canadian rooms.

Water: When top inch of soil is dry

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Every ten to fourteen days in spring and summer, every two to three weeks in a Canadian winter. Drought tolerant. Do not leave it in standing water.

Humidity: Low to moderate

Handles the dry forced-air heating in Canadian homes well. No humidifier needed. This is one of its main advantages for Canadian homes from November to March.

Pet Friendly: No

Toxic to cats and dogs, confirmed by the ASPCA (Dracaena spp.). The plant contains saponins that cause vomiting, excessive drooling, weakness, and loss of appetite. In cats, ingestion can also cause dilated pupils. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.

Pro Tip

Dracaenas as a group are sensitive to fluoride and salts in tap water, which cause brown leaf tips. The Bicolor is no exception. Use filtered or overnight-rested tap water. Once the tips brown, they will not recover, but switching to filtered water prevents new browning on the next leaves.

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Plant and Pot Size Guide

4" Pot (Small): plant is approx. 6-10 inches tall. 6" Pot (Medium): approx. 12-18 inches tall. All plants come in a standard nursery pot. Decorative pots are sold separately.

Winter Shipping Protection

Between November and March, you can add Winter Shipping Protection at checkout. It adds insulated packaging and heat packs to protect your plant from the cold in transit. Cold damage is only covered if it's added to your order.

You can add winter shipping protection at checkout.

Returns Policy

If your plant arrives damaged, has pests, or starts to decline within 30 days, we'll send a replacement or a full refund, and we cover return shipping.

Change of mind, repotted or trimmed plants, and cold damage without Winter Shipping Protection aren't covered. See our full Return Policy

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