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. |
Photographs
Dracaena cincta, Form.
Dracaena cincta, Bicolor.
Dracaena cincta, Tricolor.