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Dragon Tree — Houseplants

Dracaena marginata

Full sun, moderate watering — happiest indoors.

Photograph of Dragon Tree
iNaturalist / GBIF
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
H1b
Season
all year
Height
250–400 cm
Spacing
250 cm
Pets
Toxic to pets

Growing notes

Grows to 2.5-4 metres. Space about 150-250cm apart.

Toxic to pets

Dragon tree is listed as harmful to dogs and cats if eaten, typically causing vomiting, drooling, low mood and loss of appetite. Our record lists no risk to people, and Dracaena is not on the RHS harmful-plants list. If a pet eats it, ring your vet.

→ Your vet or the Animal PoisonLine