General Information
Common Name Madagascar Dragon Tree
Family Agavaceae
Genus Dracaena
Species cincta
Cultivar
Origin Old World Tropics
Category Foliage Plant
Common Uses Specimen
Plant in Photo
Container Size 17 in
Plant Height (photo) 06-07 ft
Width 03-04 ft
Form Specimen
Image Name
DracaenaCinctaSpecimen17.jpg
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General Description
Leaf Color Green With Red Edges
Texture Fine
Flower Color
General Heights Short to Medium
Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-24 in
Heights 18 in-08 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