Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia Dracaena reflexa




1 dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia

1.1 versatility
1.2 cultivation
1.3 uses





dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia

dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia known d. marginata, name found in horticulture. durable popular tropical house plant madagascar. thin leaves linear , deep, glossy green color red edges; typically 30–90 cm long , 2–7 cm broad, tapering acuminate point. popular houseplant needs little attention, several cultivars available leaves variegated red or pale yellow. requires minimum temperature of 15 °c (59 °f), , more tolerant plants of dry soil , irregular watering, though liable root decay in permanently wet soil. because requires minimal care popular in offices constant heat , light suits growing requirements. can grow between 2.5-4 meters in height , spread between 1.5-2.5 meters.


there many commonly used names describe variety arise due various growth patterns , different cultivars. of popular red edge dracaena, madagascar dragon tree dracaena, dragon blood tree, , tree dracaena. variety of forms , cultivars, there hybrid crosses can arise well.


versatility

due versatility of d. reflexa var. angustifolia, confuse plant palm tree; however, evergreen. misconception can explained fact plant can grown in virtually pattern, popular being bush, straight cane, staggered cane, tree form, , custom character forms. variety has handful of different cultivars selective breeding. these include tarzan , magenta , tricolor , , colorama .


cultivation

d. reflexa var. angustifolia has ability grow in mixture of both shade , sun, both inside , outside home. if planted outside, needs located in u.s. department of agriculture hardiness zones 10b , above because of fact tropical plants cannot survive frost or winter. additionally, prefer have shelter during hot afternoon sun if planted outside in direct sunlight. tolerant of different soil types, thrives in organic fertile soil drained. once mature plant established, quite drought-tolerant, peak health require moderate amount of water. if planted indoors, soil should kept evenly moist. depending on amount of water , frequency, recommended water plant once or twice per week. fertilizer not required, small dosages in spring , summer keep well-nourished.


typically indoor plant disease affects d. reflexa var. angustifolia. common issue suffers result of improper watering. improper watering can either or little, majority of time due over-watering. when soil over-watered, root rot can occur on leaves because soil unable drain. can lead discoloration , droopy leaves.


uses

it 1 of plants used in nasa clean air study , has shown remove formaldehyde. effective air cleaner , said among best plants removing xylene , trichloroethylene.








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