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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Dracaena marginata Magenta, also known as the Magenta Dragon Tree, is a vibrant, easy-care houseplant from the Asparagaceae family, native to Madagascar. This variety is a colourful form of the classic Dracaena marginata, prized for its bold, upright growth and slender, sword-shaped leaves with vivid magenta-red margins.
The narrow, arching leaves grow from tall, woody stems, forming an elegant, tree-like silhouette. The glossy green centres of the leaves are edged with deep pink to magenta tones, adding colour and structure to any space. Over time, Dracaena Magenta develops multiple stems, creating a full and architectural display thats both modern and tropical.
Perfect for homes, offices, or conservatories, this low-maintenance plant is excellent at improving indoor air quality and bringing a burst of colour to bright or shaded corners.
Thrives in bright, indirect light, which helps maintain its vivid colour. It will tolerate lower light conditions, though growth will slow, and the red edges may fade. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
Water when the top 35 cm of soil feels dry. Keep the soil lightly moist in spring and summer but never waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows. Dracaenas are sensitive to overwatering and chlorine use filtered or rainwater if possible.
Temperature: Prefers 1828C. Protect from draughts and cold below 12C.
Humidity: Average indoor humidity is fine. Mist occasionally to remove dust and prevent leaf tip browning in dry air.
Use a free-draining, peat-free potting compost. A mix with perlite or sand improves aeration and prevents root rot. Repot every 23 years in spring to refresh the soil and encourage new growth.
Feed every 46 weeks in spring and summer with a diluted, balanced liquid fertiliser. Stop feeding in winter.
Trim any brown or yellowing leaf tips to maintain a neat appearance. You can cut back tall stems to encourage branching and a fuller shape. Wipe the leaves regularly to maintain their natural gloss.
A slow to moderate grower, typically reaching 12 metres indoors. With time, Dracaena Magenta develops a beautiful tree-like form with multiple canes and dense tufts of foliage.
Brown leaf tips: Low humidity, fluoride in tap water, or inconsistent watering.
Yellowing leaves: Overwatering or poor drainage.
Faded colour: Low light.
Pests: Occasionally mealybugs, scale, or spider mites.
Native to Madagascar, Dracaena marginata has been a favourite indoor plant for decades due to its resilience and architectural style. The Magenta cultivar adds an extra dimension of colour, with its rich pink-red leaf edges providing a striking contrast against deep green centres. Its also an excellent natural air purifier, filtering out toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene from indoor environments.
Quick Care Summary
Light: Bright, indirect; tolerates low light
Water: Lightly moist; allow topsoil to dry slightly
Temperature: 1828C; avoid below 12C
Humidity: Average indoor; mist occasionally
Soil: Free-draining, peat-free compost
Feed: Every 46 weeks in spring/summer
Growth: Upright, tree-like plant, 12 m; narrow green leaves edged with magenta-red margins
