Dracaena Marginata Kokedama measures approximately 13 inches tall by 13 inches wide with a moss ball of around 5 inches. The display plate and tianjin clay doll are not included.
CARE: Dracaena Marginata requires a minimum temperature of 15 °C, and is more tolerant than most plants of dry soil and irregular watering, though liable to root rot in permanently wet soil. Because it requires minimal care it is very popular in offices where the constant heat and light suits its growing requirements. They can grow between 2.5–4 metres in height and will ultimately spread between 1.5–2.5 metres. It has the ability to grow in a mixture of both shade and sun (with limited sun exposure in high temperatures), both inside and outside the home. The soil should be kept evenly moist, but do not overwater! Depending on the amount of water and frequency, it is recommended to water a plant once or twice per week by checking the weight of the kokedama. In higher humidity environments, you may only need to water a couple times a month or less. Fertilizer is not required, but small dosages in the early spring and summer will keep it well-nourished.
It is one of the plants used in the NASA Clean Air Study and has shown to help remove formaldehyde. It is an effective air cleaner and is said to be among the best plants for removing xylene and trichloroethylene.
It is susceptible to mealybugs and scale. Inspect plants frequently.
Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia (Dracaena marginata) has common names that include dragon tree, dragon plant, dragon blood tree, and Madagascar dragon tree. It is native to Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, and other nearby islands of the Indian Ocean.
While it may reach a height of 4–5 metres in the wild, it is much smaller when grown as a houseplant. It is slow-growing and upright in habit, tending to an oval shape with an open crown. The thin leaves are linear and a deep, glossy green color with red edges; typically 30–90 cm long and 2–7 cm broad, tapering to an acuminate point. There are several cultivars available with the leaves variegated with red or pale yellow.The flowers are small, clustered, usually white and extremely fragrant, appearing in mid-winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit is especially showy.
