Dracaena cincta
'Bicolor'
Bicolor Dragontree, Bicolor Madagascar Dragon Tree
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Dracaena |
Species |
cincta |
Cultivar |
'Bicolor' |
Category |
Tropicals |
Type |
Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
Synonyms |
Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor' |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10 - 12 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1b - H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
-5 - 15 |
Temperature (°F) |
23 - 59 |
Height |
4.5 - 6 |
Spread |
0.9 - 3 |
Landscape |
Containers for bright indoor locations. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in bright indirect light in well-drained soil. Protect from direct sun and drafts. Keep soil moist in the growing season but reduce watering from fall to late winter. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
Spider mites and scale. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Arching, stiletto-shaped leaves are 60 cm long and 1.3 cm wide. |
Flower Description |
Small, fragrant flowers. |
Fruit Description |
Spherical berries. |
Colour Description |
Leaves are green, with narrow red or pale yellow edges. Stems are grey. Flowers are white. Berries are orange. |
Texture Description |
Leaves are smooth and glossy. |
Notable Specimens |
Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |