Marginata BiColor Spikes Dracaena Plant

Marginata BiColor Spikes Dracaena Plant adds some soft color to your container plantings, along with the height and architectural interest that will have your visitors envious of your potting skills. 

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring or early summer
• - Ideal as a centerpiece or "thriller" in container arrangements
• - Space plants 18-24 inches apart if planting multiple

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.5 (slightly acidic)
• - For containers, use a quality potting mix with added perlite for drainage

Watering Specifics:

• - Water when the top inch of soil feels dry

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season
• - Alternatively, use a slow-release fertilizer in spring and mid-summer

Pruning and Training:

• - Minimal pruning required
• - Remove any dead or yellowing leaves at the base

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-resistant, but watch for spider mites and scale insects
• - Monitor for root rot in poorly drained soils

Foliage Indicators:

• - Produces long, narrow, sword-like leaves
• - Upright, spiky growth habit
• - Can reach 2-3 feet tall in a single growing season

Light Requirements:

• - Prefers full sun to partial shade
• - Can tolerate more shade than many sun-loving annuals
• - In hot climates, afternoon shade can prevent leaf scorch

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Thrives in temperatures between 60-80°F
• - Can tolerate brief periods of temperatures down to 40°F
• - Not frost-hardy; bring containers indoors or treat as an annual in colder climates

Companion Plants for Dracaena:

• - Petunias: Offers colorful blooms as a "filler" in container arrangements
• - Sweet Potato Vine: Provides a trailing "spiller" element with contrasting foliage
• - Coleus: Adds vibrant foliage colors to complement the dark green spikes
• - Geraniums: Provides colorful blooms and rounded foliage to contrast with the spiky texture
• - Calibrachoa: Offers small, petunia-like flowers in cascading growth for container edges