Dracaena marginata
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common name: Dracaena 
Scientific name: Dracaena marginata
Synonym:
Family: Ruscaceae
Gender: Dracaena
Plant Type:  Perennial
Origin: Madagascar
 
Description: Shrush, branched plant, with an exotic and sculptural aspect, which can reach up to 5 meters in height. Its leaves are long, linear, about 30 to 90 cm long and arranged in a rosette at the apex of the branches. In the original plant the leaves are dark green with narrow red margins. 
Environment: Suitable for use in hot interiors.
Flowering: 
Temperature:  Normally hot indoor environment.
Light: These plants do well in strong light.
Watering: Water moderately, preferably with lukewarm water, enough to moisten the mixture, but allowing the top layer (2 to 3cm) to dry before watering again. Excessive watering will rot the stems leading to the premature death of the plant.
Fertilizing: During the period of active growth, they should be fertilized fortnightly with a appropriate fertilizer,
 
Advices: Spray the foliage regularly with lukewarm, non-calcareous water to prevent leaf spots. Carefully remove dead leaves.
The sheets must  be cleaned regularly from accumulated dust.