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Dracaena marginata 'Colorama' is a slow grower, which is good since they can reach new heights of 20' over time. But don't worry. Most keep them trimmed to 6 feet. They are another exotic tropical with a sturdy central cane that has lush leaves growing around them. Their varicolored leaves have white and pink stripes adjacent to the green. The more intensity of indirect light, the more reddish the leaves become. Enjoy the different colors they bring to a room or patio!
Dracaena marginata 'Colorama' Care Guide
Bright, indirect light is the best for this plant. If outside, place in a sheltered spot in the garden where there is dappled morning sun.
Keep the soil moist but not soaking during the growing season. Let the soil dry to a 3-4 on the plant meter during winter months. Avoid chlorine, fluoride or other chemicals in tap water.
Set this plant near a humidifier or on a pebble tray to keep the humidity level around the plant between 40-50%.
Keep this plant in rooms where the temperature is a comfortable 60°F-75°F and avoid cold drafts or air vents below 55°F.
Avoid temperatures that dip below 60°F in the wintertime. Overwinter inside in a bright, indirect light window or greenhouse.
Fertilize once a month by diluting a liquid fertilizer into the water while watering. Use half the recommended strength. Fertilize in the spring and summer months but let the plant rest in the fall and winter.
When receiving the Dracaena, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes.
Repot in the spring, using a 2 inches bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a planter could cause the soil to dry slower.)
Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow them to drain. Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage.
Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let them sit an hour.
Add soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen.
Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners. If the plant is rootbound, loosen the roots to alleviate continued encircling.
Ensure the plant is sitting about 1 inch below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over.
Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil.
Water well to dampen the soil and let drain.
When watering, remove any yellow or browning leaves lower on the trunk. To keep the height manageable, trim off the top. New growth will eventually sprout and form branches.
To propagate this plant, you will take stalk cuttings in the early spring. This will cause the parent plant to branch eventually. Decide where you prefer the plant to branch. Trim the leaves away from the stalk all the way around to get a clean, proper cutting. Make a diagonal cut. With the cutting, remove the bottom leaves up 3-4 inches to expose the stalk. Place the stalk in a glass jar and fill with filtered water and watch the roots grow! Replace and freshen the water each week. After the roots are several months old, add to moistened potting soil and continue to water and give them the lighting requirements.
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