Dracaena cincta 'Bicolor' (Bicolor Dragontree, Bicolor Madagascar Dragon Tree)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusDracaena
Speciescincta
Cultivar'Bicolor'
SynonymsDracaena marginata 'Bicolor'
CategoryTropicals
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10 - 12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-5 - 15
Temperature (°F)23 - 59
Height4.5 - 6
Spread0.9 - 3
GrowthFast

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeContainers for bright indoor locations.
CultivationBest 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.
PestsSpider mites and scale.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionArching, stiletto-shaped leaves are 60 cm long and 1.3 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionSmall, fragrant flowers.
Fruit DescriptionSpherical berries.
Colour DescriptionLeaves are green, with narrow red or pale yellow edges. Stems are grey. Flowers are white. Berries are orange.
Texture DescriptionLeaves are smooth and glossy.

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