General Information
Common Name Madagascar Dragon Tree ‘Magenta’
Family Agavaceae
Genus Dracaena
Species cincta
Cultivar ‘Magenta’
Origin Old World Tropics
Category Foliage Plant
Common Uses Mass Planting,Specimen
Plant in Photo
Container Size 10 in
Plant Height (photo) 03-04 ft
Width 24-30 in
Form Bush
Image Name
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General Description
Leaf Color Burgundy, Green, Pink
Texture Fine
Flower Color
General Heights Short to Medium
Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-24 in
Heights 03 ft-06 ft
Common or Rare Common
Forms Bush, Cane, Stump, Character
Care Basics
Water Use Low
Humidity Requirements Medium
Light Level Low Light Tolerated
Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures 50 F
Optimum Temperature 75 F
Minimum Light 100 Foot Candles
Optimum Light 250 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study Benzene,Trichloroethylene,Formaldehyde,Xylene
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem Mealy Bug,Scale,Mites
Most Common Disease Problem Fusarium leaf spot,Fusarium stem rot,Erwinia blight,Anthracnose
Special Requirements or Needs
Poisonous None