Perennials, Tropicals > Dracaena > Dracaena marginata > Dracaena marginata 'Colorama'
Dracaena marginata
'Colorama'
Dragon Tree, Tri-colour Dragon Tree
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Dracaena |
| Species |
| marginata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Colorama' |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10a - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-1.1) to above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 30 - 40 |
| Height |
| 4 - 6 m |
| Spread |
| 2 - 5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Houseplants, tropical landscapes and containers |
| 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. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. |
| Pests |
| Spider mites, mealy bugs, and leaf spot disease. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| By stem cuttings. |
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