Marginata (Dracaena Marginata)

Planting and care

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

• Allow your plants to settle to your location first after receiving it.
• Do not overwater them suddenly.
• Check the moisture in the soil. If it is too dry then apply water gently.
• Keep the plant in indirect bright light. Gradually move it to a more bright location.
• Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

Caring for Marginata

Sunlight

• • Place your plant in a place that receives indirect bright light.

Soil

• • It requires well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Watering

• • Water only when the soil feels dry to touch.
  • The soil must never be allowed to dry out completely.

Application of Fertilizer

• • Apply organic fertilizers during spring and rainy season.
  • Loosen the soil without damaging the roots. It will help the plant to uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Repotting

• • When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
  • Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in the required light condition.

Plant Protection

• Wipe the dust from the leaves with a clean, damp cloth.
• Remove dead, decay and infected part of the plant.
• For insect attack apply neem oil or any organic insecticide.

Typical uses of Marginata

Special features: NASA lists Dracaena marginata as an air purifier houseplant.

Ornamental use: Used as an indoor plant in home and offices.

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References

• wikihow.com
• gardeningknowhow.com

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