Dracaena Marginata, planta care purifica aerul

Dracena is a species often found in the apartments of exotic plant lovers. Its robustness and exotic appearance have contributed to the popularity of this plant both in homes and in office spaces or restaurants and terraces.
According to a NASA study, Dracaena is in the top 10 air-purifying plants. Dracaena marginata removes not only benzene and formaldehyde from the air, but also xylene and toluene.

🔹 Botanical characteristics:

• Plant type : decorative indoor shrub

• Mature height : up to 1.5–2 m in pots (slow growing)

• Leaves : long, narrow, dark green with thin red edges; arranged in a rosette at the top of the stem

• Stem : thin, woody, generally branched in the upper part

🔹 Growing conditions:

• Light : prefers bright indirect light, but tolerates partial shade.

• Watering : moderate – water when the soil is dry on the surface (avoid excess water)

• Soil : well-drained, universal type, mixed with perlite for aeration

• Minimum temperature : 10°C; ideal between 18–25°C

• Humidity : tolerates dry air, but appreciates occasional spraying

🔹 Advantages and uses:

• Very resistant plant, suitable for beginners

• Helps purify the air , according to NASA studies

• Fits into modern, minimalist or tropical decors

• Requires minimal maintenance , ideal for workspaces

Height with pot included approx. 30-40 cm