Dracaena marginata 'Colorama' (Dragon Tree, Tri-colour Dragon Tree )
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Dracaena |
| Species | marginata |
| Cultivar | 'Colorama' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) to above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 4 - 6 m |
| Spread | 2 - 5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. |
| Landscape | Houseplants, tropical landscapes and containers |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers medium light, but will survive in lower light situations. Lower light slows down the growth rate and reduces the size of new leaves. Direct sun burns the leaves. |
| Pests | Spider mites, mealy bugs, and leaf spot disease. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Upright slender grey stems. |
| Leaf Description | Long and narrow leaves with vivid red-pink stripes. |
| Flower Description | Fragrant tiny white flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Spherical yellow-orange berries. |
| Texture Description | Flowers and berries rarely appear on indoor plants. |
Photographs
Dracaena marginata 'Colorama', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Dracaena marginata 'Colorama', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.