Living room, office, or bright hallway
Dracaena Marginata
Light requirement
Suits east or west-facing rooms, or 2–3 m back from a brighter window.
Spiky red-edged leaves on a slow-growing cane that eventually becomes genuinely architectural. Almost impossible to overwater once you learn to hold back — thrives on neglect.
Plant profile
Light
Medium light
Water
Water sparingly
Humidity
Average
Growth habit
Upright
Mature size
Large (90 cm+)
Pet safe
Toxic to pets
Care level
Easy
Let the soil dry down significantly before watering. Dracaena are prone to root rot and recover far better from under- than overwatering.
Upright, large — best as a floor plant with room to grow tall.
Keep away from cats and dogs. Use the pet-safe filter to find safer alternatives.
One of the more forgiving indoor plants — tolerates irregular care well.