Marginata (Dracaena marginata) - Plant

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Description

The Dracaena marginata provides the most durable foliage plants used indoors in offices building, hotels, malls as well as a house plant.

What makes it special:

• Easy to grow and low maintainance plant.
• NASA recommended air purifier plant
• Attractive, stiff-leaved plant with green sword-like leaves with red edges.

Plant Specifications

Planting and care

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Sunlight

Place your plant in a place that receives Natural direct / Artificial bright Light.

Soil

The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content.

Watering

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Apply 4 cup (Approx. 200 ml) water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.

Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.

Do not overwater the plant.

As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

Before the application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.

During the main growing season (Feb to May, July to Sep) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.

Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.

For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Donts

Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

Marginata care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Apply 4 cup (Approx. 200 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.

Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Marginata special feature

NASA lists Dracaena marginata as a air purifier houseplant.

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