Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia Bicolour - Dragon tree

The Dracaena marginata 'Bicolour' also known as the Madagascar Dragon Tree will add a touch of exotic elegance to your home. Its long, slender, finely edged with red leaves gracefully extend from its thick stem, resembling a small trunk. This plant thrives particularly well in a bright living room where its slender silhouette complements a contemporary or minimalist decor. Low-maintenance, it simply requires bright indirect light and moderate watering. The ideal choice for indoor plant enthusiasts seeking simplicity and beauty!

The Dracaena marginata 'Bicolour' is a horticultural selection of the Madagascar Dragon Tree, a plant from the Asparagaceae family. This cultivar stands out for its linear, long, and narrow leaves featuring a dark green centre edged with cream and then red.

The growth of the Dracaena marginata 'Bicolour' is relatively slow, with an annual shoot growth of around 10 to 15 cm. At maturity, indoors, the plant reaches a height between 1 and 2 metres with a spread of 60 to 90 cm. Its habit is upright, characterised by slender stems topped with tufts of erect leaves, giving it a slender silhouette. It is an evergreen shrubby plant. Measuring between 30 and 40 cm in length, the leaves have a smooth texture and a distinctive bicolouration. Flowering indoors is rare, however, under optimal conditions, cream-coloured flowers may appear in large, ramified spikes at the end of each stem.

Snonymous with Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia, the Dracaena marginata is a perennial shrubby plant native to Madagascar, where it grows naturally in tropical forests. This Dragon Tree is an excellent example of tropical plants adapting to drier environments thanks to its resilient, narrow foliage.

In indoor cultivation, the Dracaena marginata 'Bicolour' prefers bright light without direct sun exposure, which could scorch its leaves. It tolerates moderate ambient humidity and adapts to the dry air of our homes, although a relative humidity of 50 to 60% is ideal. The optimal temperature ranges between 18 and 24°C and the plant is sensitive to temperatures below 15°C. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the substrate to dry out on the surface between waterings to avoid excess moisture.

The Dracaena marginata 'Bicolour' is a beautiful specimen for a living room, office, or bright entrance. Its graphic form fits into modern, minimalist, or traditional decors. Place it in a large, sleek cache-pot or position it near a window offering soft light without direct sun. This plant is also perfect for dressing up a reading corner. To create an elegant composition, pair it, for example, with a Ficus elastica 'Tineke' whose large variegated leaves provide a contrast in texture and colour, or with a simple Ficus benjamina.

Warning - The Dracaena marginata is toxic if ingested by pets, particularly cats and dogs. It is therefore recommended to place this plant out of their reach.