Dracaena cincta (Dragontree, Madagascar Dragon Tree)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Dracaena |
Species | cincta |
Synonyms | Dracaena marginata |
Category | Tropicals |
Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Madagascar and Mauritius. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 12 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b - H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -5 - 15 |
Temperature (°F) | 23 - 59 |
Height | 4.5 - 6 |
Spread | 0.9 - 3 |
Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Containers for bright indoor locations. |
Cultivation | Best grown in bright indirect light in well-drained soil. Protect from direct sun and drafts. Keep soil moist in the growing season but reduce watering from fall to late winter. |
Pests | Spider mites and scale. |
Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
Leaf Description | Arching, stiletto-shaped leaves are 60 cm long and 1.3 cm wide. |
Flower Description | Small and fragrant. |
Fruit Description | Spherical berries. |
Colour Description | Leaves are green with slim red edges. Stems are grey. Flowers are white. Berries are orange. |
Texture Description | Leaves are smooth and glossy. |