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Madagascar Dragon Tree

Description: Easy foliage houseplant with thin variegated leaves. Keep the humidity up to stop leaf drop. A great plant for kitchens.

Newest Review: ... places are so far apart from each other and where does Madagascar come in? This is a rather elegant and popular house plant ... more

... with thin variegated leaves and a long upright straight thin stem. The linear stem and its topping of grassy leaves makes it an ideal striking focal point in any room. It is a plant that has been around for quite a while and is relatively easy too look after. The plant also acts as an effective air cleaner and helps to promote a healthy environment. Site: The plant should be situated in a relatively bright area of a room but not in direct sunlight. Extensive sunlight may burn the leaf tips. Humidity: Don’t let th...more

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Madagascar Dragon Tree: Dragon Plant (423 words)
by Zmugzy - written on 12/05/06 (Very useful, 6592 readings)
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The Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena Marginata) Dracaenas are members if the Liliaceae family and the name is derived from the Greek word drakania which means female dragon. There are many varieties but the Dracaena Marginata has very thin dark green leaves that have an almost coppery like appearance (not like the variety pictured). According to the literature that I have read, the Madagascar Dragon Tree plant apparently originates in Costa Rica and Sir Lanka... there must be an error here somewhere as these places are so far apart from each other and where does Madagascar come in? This is a rather elegant and popular house plant with ...

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