Dracaena marginata 'Sunray' 3 stems
Dracaena marginata 'Sunray' is a variety of dracaena marginata, characterized by narrow, long, light green leaves with yellow edges.
It is an indoor plant relatively easy to care for, but it needs moderate light, without direct sun.
Light: Dracaena marginata prefers bright places, but not in direct sunlight. If it is exposed to the sun, the leaves can be burned. It can be placed at a distance of 1-2 meters from a south-facing window.
Watering: Dracaena marginata is a drought tolerant plant. Wait until the soil is completely dry before watering the plant again. Normally, it is enough to use it once every 2-3 weeks.
Temperature: Dracaena marginata prefers moderate temperatures, between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius. It does not tolerate low temperatures, below 10 degrees Celsius.
Humidity: Dracaena marginata prefers high humidity. You can increase the humidity around the plant by spraying the leaves with water or by placing the pot on a tray with wet gravel.
Fertilizer: Dracaena marginata can be fertilized during active growth, spring and summer. Use a liquid fertilizer for indoor plants, diluted according to the instructions on the package.
Transplantation: Dracaena marginata must be transplanted every 2-3 years, in larger pots. Before transplanting, make sure the soil is dry.
Common problems
Dracaena marginata is a relatively resistant plant, but it can be affected by several problems, such as:
- Excessive watering: the leaves turn yellow and fall.
- Insufficient watering: the leaves turn yellow and wither.
- Lack of light: the leaves turn yellow and lose their color.
- Direct exposure to the sun: the leaves burn.
- Too dry air: the leaves turn yellow and wither.
If you notice any of these problems, take measures to correct the cause.
Height with pots included: approx. 110 cm