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Family: Asparagaceae Scientific Name: Dracaena marginata Common Name: Marginata, Dragontree Height/Spread: Height: 15 to 20 feet Spread: 3 to 10 feet Sun: Part Shade Water: Medium Foliage Description and Texture: Dracaena marginata has slender gray upright stems with tufts of arching, glossy, sword-shaped leaves atop of the stems. Leaves are deep green with narrow reddish edges. Lower leaves fall off with age leaving distinctive diamond-shaped leaf scars on the stems Flower Description and Time of Bloom: Flowers and berries rarely appear on indoor plants, but may look like tiny white flowers in spring are followed by spherical yellow-orange berries. Cultural Requirements—Preferences: For the best results, place in bright indirect light locations protected from direct sun and drafts. Tolerates low light, but foliage loses color and leaves in too much shade. It prefers the use a loamy, peaty, well-drained potting soil. Interesting Information/Problems: No serious insect or disease issues, however watch for spider mites and scale. Leaves may brown if soils are too moist or too dry