{"title":"Dragon Trees and Dracaenas","description":"\u003cp\u003eDracaenas cover two very different needs. Outdoors, the Dragon Tree is one of the great architectural plants, a thick trunked, spiky crowned specimen for hot, dry gardens that asks for almost nothing. Indoors, its relatives are the plants that survive offices: tall canes and slim trunks that tolerate low light and missed waterings. This range includes both, from 1.5m indoor forms to a 4m garden feature. Decide where it will live first. Delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a dracaena\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the garden there is one choice, and it is a spectacular one. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dragon-tree-dracaena-draco\"\u003eDragon Tree\u003c\/a\u003e grows slowly to about 4m, branching only after it flowers, until it forms a wide umbrella of blue green swords on a stout grey trunk. It is a plant for decades, in the ground or in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, choose by light. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/janet-craig-dracaena-dracaena-deremensis-janet-craig\"\u003eJanet Craig\u003c\/a\u003e and Compact Dragon Tree have deep green leaves and handle the dimmest corners. The Corn Plant, sold as single or multi planted canes, carries a yellow stripe and suits moderate light. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/madagascar-dragon-tree-dracaena-marginata\"\u003eMadagascar Dragon Tree\u003c\/a\u003e, with its thin trunks and narrow red edged leaves, and its coloured forms Colorama and Black Knight, want a brighter spot, as do Song of India and Malay Stripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere dracaenas work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Tree, \u003cem\u003eDracaena draco\u003c\/em\u003e, comes from the Canary Islands and loves full sun, heat and dry air. It thrives in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane in sharply drained soil, and tolerates light frost once established. It is a natural centrepiece among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003earchitectural plants\u003c\/a\u003e, gravel gardens and succulents. The indoor species want stable warmth and bright, indirect light, though most cope with less, which is why they feature in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep them away from cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive a Dragon Tree 3m of clear space and plant it slightly high in gritty soil or a raised bed. In a pot, use a cactus and succulent mix. Indoor dracaenas prefer to be snug: move them up one pot size only when roots fill the container, using a premium indoor mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe common mistake is overwatering. Indoors, water when the top half of the mix is dry, then drain fully. Brown leaf tips usually come from fluoride or salts in tap water, so use rainwater or filtered water if tips keep burning. Feed monthly in the warm months. Outdoors, water a Dragon Tree through its first summer and after that only in long droughts. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003edragon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e has more on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does a Dragon Tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly: 10cm to 20cm a year. It takes ten years or more to branch, which is why advanced specimens are prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre dracaenas safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaenas are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed and can cause vomiting. Keep them out of reach of pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually fluoride or salt build up from tap water, or very dry air. Switch to rainwater and flush the pot thoroughly every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan indoor dracaenas go outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm, frost free areas they grow well on a shaded patio. Direct sun scorches the leaves of the indoor types.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dragon-tree-dracaena-draco","title":"Dragon Tree - Dracaena draco","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Tree is what you plant when a garden needs one strong shape, not more foliage. \u003cem\u003eDracaena draco\u003c\/em\u003e builds a stout grey trunk topped with rosettes of stiff blue-green leaves, reaching about 4m tall and 3m wide over ten to fifteen years. It is genuinely slow, and that is the appeal: it holds its proportions for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural straight away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even a young plant reads as garden architecture, so you get the effect immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious drought tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it runs on rainfall, needing a deep soak only in a long dry spell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat, wind and salt air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposed coastal blocks and hot western walls suit it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow enough for small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m in ten to fifteen years, so it fits a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost nothing to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no shaping, no spraying. Low maintenance here means the plant looks after itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a single feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e One Dragon Tree in gravel or low succulents does more work than a group of shrubs. Allow 3m of clear width for the canopy and keep it 2m back from paths and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a large pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, undemanding roots make it a strong long-term container plant. Use a pot at least 60cm across with a free draining cactus and succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal, poolside and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray does not mark the foliage and there is almost no leaf litter, so it is easy beside a pool. Sharp rockery drainage suits it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Dragon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours or more. It survives part shade but the rosettes open out and lose their tight form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it will not forgive. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, plant into a raised mound at least 30cm high with coarse sand worked through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first summer, fortnightly in the second year, then only in extended dry weather. More are lost to overwatering than to drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e One handful of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and no pruning is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens suit it best. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate districts keep it potted against a north-facing wall and shelter it on the coldest nights. In wet tropical gardens, humidity and summer rain can rot the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are container grown and travel well, because the foliage is stiff and carries little water weight. A few lower leaves may look creased after transit. That is normal and they are shed within a season. Water it in on arrival, then leave it alone for a fortnight. Expect character rather than height in the first year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003eDragon Tree care and maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse all drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal and salt exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and that is the point. Expect about 4m in ten to fifteen years in a warm garden, less again in a pot. The huge specimens in photographs are centuries old plants in their native Canary Islands habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a very long time, yes. In a container of 60cm or more with free draining mix it stays comfortable for years, simply growing more slowly. Repot only once the roots fill the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena species are toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves are chewed. Site it away from where pets dig or graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants send up sprays of small white and green flowers, usually followed by orange berries. 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It reaches about 2m tall and 1m wide over many years, carrying narrow leaves striped cream and lime green in tight whorls up slim upright stems. It is drought tolerant and forgiving, so a missed week of watering does not show. Outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only, because it is frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never stops.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegated foliage is the display, not the flowers, which are insignificant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to let down.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and low maintenance, and it forgives a forgotten fortnight better than almost anything on the indoor bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits a real room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim and upright at about 1m wide when mature, so it holds a corner without taking the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt home in heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and humid coastal summers all suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuts back cleanly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune a leggy stem at any height and it reshoots below the cut, usually with two or three heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest cream and gold striping. It survives a dimmer corner, but the variegation fades towards plain green and the stems stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheltered from wind and afternoon glare it is an easy container plant, and the narrow habit reads well in a group of three at staggered heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm climate gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate districts it can go in the ground as a bright understorey shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomes with pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dracaena species are toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach or choose something else if your animals chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Song of India in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light indoors, or dappled shade outdoors in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate zones. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and frost prone southern gardens should keep it inside or in a pot that moves under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting mix and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining premium potting mix in a pot with open drainage holes. In the ground it wants a friable, well drained bed, so heavy clay needs a raised mound and compost worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry before watering again, then water until it runs from the base. Never leave it standing in a full saucer. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is all it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut any stem back to the height you want in spring, and wipe the leaves a few times a year so dust does not dull the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in several sizes, from 125mm and 200mm through 250mm and 300mm pots up to 45L. The smaller sizes come in multi packs of three, six or ten, which suits a row of pots or a mass planting. The 300mm and 45L plants arrive tall and multi stemmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks while it settles, then new growth from the crown in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eFind a pot to suit it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\"\u003eMore low maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light, such as a spot a metre or two back from a north or east facing window. It tolerates less, but the cream striping washes out and the stems stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, or salts building up in the mix from tap water and fertiliser. Flush the pot with plain water every few months and trim the tips with scissors, following the leaf shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in a cooler southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot that comes under cover for winter. It is frost tender, and a single hard frost will damage the foliage badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100288139583,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":51625479864639,"sku":"QLD","price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100287975743,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49325842661695,"sku":"QLD","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140108439871,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49325842694463,"sku":"QLD","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100288008511,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44215490543935,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100288041279,"sku":null,"price":841.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100288074047,"sku":null,"price":783.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100288106815,"sku":null,"price":1086.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Song-of-India-Dracaena-reflexa_c2c47d2e.jpg?v=1768454737"},{"product_id":"dracaena-black-knight-dracaena-marginata-black-knight","title":"Dracaena Black Knight - Dracaena marginata Black Knight","description":"\u003cp\u003eDracaena Black Knight (\u003cem\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Knight') is the darkest of the marginata forms, with narrow leaves in near black burgundy held on slim upright canes. It reaches about 2m tall and 1m wide, taking up very little floor space for the height it gives. It is drought tolerant and forgiving, which is why it survives offices and holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour you rarely get indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is deep burgundy to almost black, so it reads as a dark accent against pale walls where most indoor plants read green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall without being wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2m by 1m on slim canes, so it fills a corner or flanks a doorway without crowding furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt would rather be dry than wet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and low maintenance, so a missed watering does no harm. Overwatering does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou control the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a cane at any point and it reshoots below the cut, so a leggy plant becomes a fuller one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any room with a window suits it, and it copes with the middling light of an office or hallway. Colour is deepest in bright indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered balcony works in warm gardens, out of harsh afternoon sun. In cooler areas it needs to come inside before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens it can go in the ground as a dark upright accent among green foliage. Dracaena are toxic to cats and dogs, so place it accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dracaena Black Knight in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest colour. Low light is tolerated, but growth slows and the burgundy dulls towards green. Outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens in part shade. It is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts, keep it potted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining premium potting mix, and a drainage hole is not negotiable. Repot every two or three years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry out, roughly every 10 to 14 days in warm weather and monthly in winter. They are sensitive to fluoride and salts in tap water, which show as brown leaf tips, so rainwater is worth the effort. Liquid feed monthly in spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut canes back to the height you want in spring. New shoots break just below the cut, and the top can be struck as a cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm and 400mm pots, and a 90 litre size for an instant indoor specimen, which is currently on backorder. Smaller sizes carry one or two canes at knee to waist height, while 400mm plants usually have several at staggered heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves can crease in transit, though the canes themselves travel well. Give it a bright spot and expect a month of stillness. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003edragon tree care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have pets, compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewed leaves bring on drooling, vomiting and lethargy. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually fluoride or salt build up from tap water, or very dry air. Switch to rainwater and flush the pot every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it really need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is best and holds the darkest colour. It will live in a dim corner, but growth almost stops and the leaves lose their depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I make it bushier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut a cane back in spring and it will send out two or three new shoots below the cut, the standard fix for a bare stemmed plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140124463423,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140124528959,"sku":null,"price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140124430655,"sku":null,"price":117.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140124496191,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652212851007,"sku":"QLD","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dracaena-Black-Knight-Dracaena-marginata-Black-Knight.jpg?v=1741858390"},{"product_id":"colorama-dragon-tree-dracaena-marginata-colorama","title":"Colorama Dragon Tree - Dracaena marginata 'Colorama'","description":"\u003cp\u003eColorama Dragon Tree (\u003cem\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Colorama') is the indoor plant for a corner that needs height but has no floor space to give. It grows slowly to about 2.5m tall and only 1m across, on slim cane stems topped with narrow leaves striped in cream, green and hot pink. It tolerates dry indoor air and long gaps between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 2.5m by 1m it fills a corner beside a stairwell or sofa without spreading into the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is in the leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and pink edges on a green centre give year round colour with no flowers to wait for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick cane stores water, so a fortnight away is not a problem. Overwatering does far more damage than forgetting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to reshape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a cane at any height and it branches from just below the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near an east or south facing window gives the strongest pink. It holds on in lower light, but the colour fades toward green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a frost free position, so it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, or a pot further south that comes under cover for winter. A 400mm pot holds one plant for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three canes of staggered height in one pot give the layered look you see in hotel foyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Colorama Dragon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or dappled shade outside; hot direct sun through glass scorches the leaf edges. It is frost tender, so anywhere colder than warm temperate it lives inside or comes under cover before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining premium potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse sand. The pot must have a drainage hole; sitting in a decorative sleeve that holds water kills one fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top third of the mix is dry, roughly every ten to fourteen days in summer and every three to four weeks in winter. Dracaenas are sensitive to fluoride and salts, so rainwater keeps the leaf tips cleaner than tap water. Feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional. Cut the cane back to the height you want in spring and new heads shoot from below the cut within six to eight weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColorama comes in three sizes: a 200mm pack of six, a 250mm pack of three, and a single 300mm plant. The 200mm and 250mm plants are young, usually one or two canes under a metre. The 300mm plant is the one to buy for presence in one spot straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a few lower leaves to yellow and drop in the first fortnight while it adjusts to your light, which is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003eEverything about dragon tree care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eMore plants with variegated foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, bringing on drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Keep the pot out of reach if you have a pet that nibbles foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually fluoride and salt build up from tap water, sometimes dry air. Water with rainwater or filtered water where you can, flush the pot every few months, and trim the brown tips with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 2.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut the cane at whatever height suits the room in spring and it branches from just below the cut. The removed top can be struck as a cutting in damp mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100343288127,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44849262526783,"sku":"QLD","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140124594495,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140124561727,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Colorama-Dragon-Tree-Dracaena-marginata-Colorama_73152f40.jpg?v=1768455203"},{"product_id":"corn-plant-dracaena-fragrans-massangeana","title":"Corn Plant - Dracaena fragrans Massangeana","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorn Plant (\u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Massangeana') is the indoor tree for a bare corner in a room that does not get much light. Thick woody canes carry arching strap leaves with a broad gold stripe down the centre, reaching about 2m tall and 1m wide indoors. It is slow, steady and remarkably hard to kill, as long as you water it less often than instinct suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal height indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2m it fills the corner a floor lamp cannot, and the bare canes keep the floor space usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallways, stairwells and offices away from a window all work, though growth is faster in bright indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold centre stripe lifts a dim room, and there are no flowers or leaf drop to manage indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles being forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes store water, so a fortnight away does no harm. Overwatering is the only real threat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside a home or office the outdoor climate stops mattering, which matters for a plant this frost tender. Living rooms, receptions, stairwells and dim hallways all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a frost free tropical or subtropical garden and a sheltered spot out of hot afternoon sun. Further south, keep it potted and bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caveat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves contain saponins and are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so this is not the plant for a household with a pet that grazes on foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Corn Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal and low light is tolerated. Avoid direct sun through glass, which bleaches and burns the leaves. Indoors it wants normal room warmth and no cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with extra perlite or bark for drainage, in a pot with a working drainage hole. It is content slightly root bound, so avoid sizing up every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry out, then soak and drain: usually every one to two weeks in the warm months and every three to four in winter. Feed at half strength monthly from spring to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Remove lower leaves as they yellow, and if it grows too tall, cut the cane cleanly at the height you want and let it branch from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 125mm and 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The smaller pots hold young single stemmed plants well under a metre, useful where you need numbers. The 300mm is the one to choose for presence in a corner straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick leaves and stored water make this an easy traveller. Expect a quiet month after it lands, then new growth from the top of each cane. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest low light plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eChoose an indoor pot with proper drainage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain saponins, which cause drooling, vomiting and appetite loss in cats and dogs if eaten. Keep it out of reach of pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips turning brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the fluoride and salts in tap water, which this genus is sensitive to. Switch to rainwater or filtered water, flush the pot occasionally, and trim the brown tips off with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it really live in a dark room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives in low light, but survival and growth are different things. Expect very slow growth and paler variegation away from a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it hitting the ceiling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the cane at whatever height suits with clean secateurs. New shoots emerge just below the cut within a couple of months in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546482024767,"sku":"QLD","price":319.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140136653119,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45783597547839,"sku":"QLD","price":356.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140136587583,"sku":null,"price":377.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140136620351,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100399485247,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100399518015,"sku":null,"price":617.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Corn-Plant-Dracaena-fragrans-Massangeana_ceb685db.jpg?v=1768455521"},{"product_id":"compact-dragon-tree-dracaena-compacta","title":"Compact Dragon Tree - Dracaena compacta","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact Dragon Tree (\u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compacta') is the tidiest dracaena you can buy. Short, glossy dark green leaves sit in tight rosettes along an upright cane, so a mature plant reaches about 1.5m tall and only 60cm wide. It is slow growing and genuinely low maintenance, which is why it turns up in so many offices and apartment corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt keeps its shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the looser dracaenas, the foliage stays in dense whorls, so the plant looks deliberate rather than shaggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 60cm it gives vertical interest in a hallway or beside a lounge without eating floor space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving about water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick cane stores moisture, so a missed week does no harm. Overwatering is the far greater risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growing, which is a feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds the same proportions for years, so there is no constant repotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where most of them live. Bright indirect light in a lounge, office or hallway suits it, and your climate stops mattering once it is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 300mm or wider carries it for several years. Drainage holes are not optional, since standing water rots the cane from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it works outdoors in a sheltered shaded spot, out of hot afternoon sun and away from strong wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Compact Dragon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best growth; it tolerates lower light but slows right down. Direct sun through glass scorches the leaves. Outdoors it is a tropical and subtropical plant only, and it is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts it belongs inside or under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good quality free draining potting mix, opened up with perlite or coarse sand. It is happiest slightly root bound, so resist the urge to move it into a much larger pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top few centimetres dry before watering again, roughly every one to two weeks in summer and less over winter, and tip the saucer out afterwards. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove lower leaves as they yellow with age, which is normal. If the cane gets too tall, cut it at the height you want in spring and it will branch from just below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 200mm pots in packs of six, which suits a hallway run or an office fitout rather than a single desk plant. Each is established, with the cane and rosette form already developed, ready to slip into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaenas travel well: firm foliage, sturdy cane. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Give it a week to settle in its new light before you water, then expect slow, steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003ecomplete dragon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options for dim rooms in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003epot that drains properly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaenas are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause drooling, vomiting and lethargy. Keep it raised or in a room your pet does not use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, fluoride in tap water, or letting the mix dry out too far between drinks. Try filtered or rainwater and trim the brown tips off at an angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it actually need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is ideal, and it holds on in a dim corner, just growing slower. Direct sun is the one thing to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery three or four years, and only one pot size up. It prefers being snug, so frequent repotting sets it back rather than helping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":49316100407615,"sku":"QLD","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Compact-Dragon-Tree-Dracaena-compacta.jpg?v=1741858855"},{"product_id":"multi-planted-corn-plant-dracaena-fragrans-massangeana","title":"Multi Planted Corn Plant - Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMulti Planted Corn Plant (\u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Massangeana') is what to reach for when an indoor corner needs real height rather than another pot on a shelf. Several canes of staggered length share the one pot, giving a layered column of arching leaves striped green and gold that builds to about 2m tall and 900mm across. It holds that look for years on bright indirect light and a drink every week or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 2m tall and under a metre across, so it fills the space beside a lounge without crowding the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlready layered.\u003c\/strong\u003e Short, medium and tall canes in the one pot give a finished shape from day one, not a single bare stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with partial shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is quickest in bright indirect light, but it holds condition in a room with one window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold central stripe is the point, and it rarely flowers indoors, so nothing depends on a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Living rooms, entries, offices and stairwells anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which suits a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot 300mm or wider with working drainage. Potted, it usually settles between 1.5m and 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lives outside year round in a sheltered, part shaded spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing corn plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, out of hot sun through glass, which bleaches the stripe. Outdoors it belongs only in frost free tropical and subtropical gardens. Warm temperate and cooler gardens should keep it inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse sand. Drainage matters more than richness, and the pot should never sit in a full saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 30mm to 50mm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Brown tips point to salts in tap water, so use rainwater. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a cane straight across at the height you want and it shoots two or three new heads below the cut within a couple of months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and as single 300mm and 400mm plants. Smaller sizes carry shorter canes and suit a bench or a plant stand. For a floor standing column straight away, choose the 300mm or 400mm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel boxed upright, and a yellowed lower leaf after transit is normal rather than a fault. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants for darker rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots and planters that drain properly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena foliage contains saponins that are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, bringing on drooling, vomiting and a lost appetite. Rarely life threatening, but keep the pot away from a pet that chews leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always water quality or dry air rather than neglect. Switch to rainwater, or stand tap water overnight before using it, and trim the brown tip off at an angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in a sheltered part shaded spot with no frost. Anywhere colder it should be a potted plant that comes under cover before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140138422591,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316132323647,"sku":"QLD","price":356.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140138389823,"sku":null,"price":377.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49316132356415,"sku":"QLD","price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":49316132389183,"sku":"QLD","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100406661439,"sku":null,"price":617.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Multi-Planted-Corn-Plant-Dracaena-fragrans-Massangeana_533fba1c.jpg?v=1768455605"},{"product_id":"janet-craig-dracaena-dracaena-deremensis-janet-craig","title":"Janet Craig Dracaena - Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJanet Craig Dracaena (\u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Janet Craig') is the plant for the corner that never sees direct sun. Deep glossy leaves arch from upright canes, and over several years it lifts to about 1.8m tall while staying around 1m across. Few indoor plants handle low light this well, and fewer forgive a fortnight of neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine low light performer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most plants sold for dim rooms merely endure them. This one keeps pushing new leaves well back from a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without bulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1.8m tall and 1m wide it fills vertical space beside a lounge without taking over the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with missed waterings.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick canes hold their own reserves, so it is drought tolerant once settled and a holiday does no damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that stays sharp.\u003c\/strong\u003e No variegation to fade in shade, and a monthly wipe with a damp cloth keeps the leaves glossy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apartments, rentals, offices, stairwells and hallways anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a pot at least 300mm wide with a working drainage hole. It is content in the same pot for three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical gardens can take it in a sheltered shaded bed. Anywhere that frosts, keep it inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Janet Craig Dracaena in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the fastest growth, though it holds condition in genuinely low light. Keep it out of hot sun through glass, which scorches the leaves. Outdoors, partial shade only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium free draining potting mix is all it asks. Wet feet are the main way these plants are lost, so tip the saucer out after watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 3cm of mix is dry: roughly weekly in summer, every two to three weeks over winter. Dracaenas react badly to fluoride and salts in tap water, which is what browns the tips, so use rainwater where you can. A slow release fertiliser once in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rarely needed at this growth rate. If a cane gets too tall, cut it at any height and it reshoots just below the cut, often with two heads instead of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, a single 300mm plant, and a 400mm specimen. The smaller pots arrive as multi stemmed clumps around knee height. The 300mm and 400mm plants can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTough leaves mean dracaenas travel well, though a yellow lower leaf after transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest low light plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eindoor pot that drains properly\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena leaves contain saponins, toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, bringing on drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Keep it well off floor level if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow dark a room can it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds its shape and colour in a room lit only by indirect daylight, such as a hallway or a bathroom with a small window. Growth stops in true darkness, so some natural light must reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine times out of ten it is the tap water, as fluoride and salts build up in the mix. Flush the pot through every few months and trim the brown edges back with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. Expect 10 to 20cm of height a year in good light, so reaching 1.8m takes the better part of a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140139536703,"sku":null,"price":281.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140139602239,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140139569471,"sku":null,"price":218.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":49546481729855,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Janet-Craig-Dracaena-Dracaena-deremensis-Janet-Craig.jpg?v=1741858898"},{"product_id":"sculptured-corn-plant-dracaena-fragrans-massangeana-sculptured","title":"Sculptured Corn Plant - Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana Sculptured'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sculptured Corn Plant (\u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Massangeana') is the classic indoor tree, grown as staggered canes of different heights topped with arching leaves striped gold down the centre. It reaches about 2m tall and 1m across indoors, which fills an empty living room corner properly. Few plants that size survive as much neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal height indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2m it works beside a stairwell or a tall window, where a tabletop plant looks lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe staggered canes give it shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Canes cut to different heights build tiers of foliage instead of one flat mop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes store water, so a fortnight away does no harm. Overwatering is the greater risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold striped foliage without sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegation holds in bright indirect light, so it stays interesting in a room that never sees direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Living rooms, offices and entrance foyers. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 400mm wide with drainage. Weight matters as much as width, because a 2m plant in a light pot tips over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can go into the ground in dappled shade, a softer and more upright accent than a cordyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caveat: dracaena contains saponins and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so it is not the plant for a household with a determined nibbler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sculptured Corn Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest gold striping, and lower light is tolerated with slower growth and paler leaves. Keep it out of hot sun through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality free draining indoor mix with extra perlite. Wet feet rot the base of the canes, so empty the saucer after every water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top third of the mix is dry, roughly every ten to fourteen days in summer and every three weeks in winter. Feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Trim brown tips with scissors, following the natural leaf shape. If a cane grows too tall, cut it back and it will reshoot below the cut within a couple of months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The smaller sizes are young single and double cane plants that build the sculptured look over several years. The 300mm stock is the one to buy for presence straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome lower leaves may yellow after transit and can be pulled off cleanly. Give it a fortnight to adjust before you expect anything, then new growth from the crown in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about its relative in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003edragon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a heavy \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eindoor pot\u003c\/a\u003e to hold it upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena leaves contain saponins, toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, bringing on drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually fluoride and salts in tap water, sometimes dry air. Switch to rainwater or filtered water, flush the pot through every few months, and trim the tips to shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, around 15 to 30cm a year indoors in good light. That is part of the appeal, since it holds its shape for years without needing a bigger pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I make it shorter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut the cane at the height you want with clean secateurs in spring. 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Leaves arch out in loose rosettes, each striped cream and green, and the plant asks little beyond warmth and light. It gives height in a narrow corner without a wide pot footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 1.8m by 800mm, so it lifts a bare corner without spreading into the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriped foliage that carries the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers are insignificant, so the cream and green variegation does the work every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving about water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once the cane is established, and harder to kill than most large leafed indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and stable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds its shape rather than outgrowing a spot or needing constant staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window, out of hot afternoon sun through glass and away from draughts and air conditioning vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it suits tropical and subtropical gardens only, in a sheltered part shade spot. A pot 400mm or wider gives enough root room at this height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grouped in threes at different heights it makes a strong vertical in a courtyard or stairwell, and the striping reads well against a plain wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dracaena Malay Stripe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade or bright indirect light gives the strongest variegation. It is frost tender, so outside a tropical or subtropical garden it belongs indoors or in a pot that comes under cover before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining potting mix and a pot with a working drainage hole. In the ground, work compost through and mound the bed if the soil holds water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry out, then soak thoroughly and empty the saucer: usually weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Feed a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly through the warm months only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove lower leaves as they yellow, and cut a cane back if it gets too tall; it shoots again from below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a 200mm pot sold in packs of six, and as a single 90L specimen. The 200mm plants are young, a single short cane with a full head of leaves, and take several years to reach full height indoors. The 90L is a mature multi cane plant, heavy and priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves can arrive creased or browned at the edge from packing, which grows out. Give it a fortnight before you judge it, and expect little growth in the first month. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the wider indoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eSee other variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaenas contain saponins and are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, bringing on drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a build up of salts or fluoride from tap water rather than dry air. Flush the pot with plenty of water every few months and trim the tips back to green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light or part shade. It survives dimmer rooms, but the stripe fades and the growth stretches, so move it closer to a window if the variegation looks washed out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100570435903,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140101099839,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100570370367,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100570403135,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652222517567,"sku":"QLD","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dracaena-Malay-Stripe-Dracaena-Malay-Stripe.jpg?v=1766224709"},{"product_id":"madagascar-dragon-tree-dracaena-marginata","title":"Madagascar Dragon Tree - Dracaena marginata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Madagascar Dragon Tree (\u003cem\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the indoor plant for a narrow corner that needs height. It reaches about 2m tall but only 1m across, carrying tufts of thin red edged leaves on slim grey stems, so it fills vertical space without taking over a room. It is also close to unkillable: it stores water in those stems and would rather be forgotten than fussed over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without bulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m by 1m it reads as a tree in a living room while leaving the floor around it clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems hold their own water reserve, so a missed fortnight does no harm. Constant wet soil is the only real risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with moderate light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal, but it holds condition in a dimmer hallway or office where most feature plants thin out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older plants develop bare, leaning canes topped with foliage, which is the look people buy this plant for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Living rooms, offices, stairwells and wide hallways all suit it, and once it is inside your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a frost free garden: tropical, subtropical or warm temperate. A sheltered balcony or courtyard pot in those zones works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm garden it can go in the ground as a vertical accent among lower foliage, where the bare stems stay visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Madagascar Dragon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or dappled shade outside. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the leaves. It will not take frost, so anywhere with cold winters it needs to be a pot that comes inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining premium potting mix, in a pot with a working drainage hole. Do not leave water standing in the saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry out, then soak it through: usually every two to three weeks in warm weather and less over winter. A half strength liquid feed monthly through spring and summer is all it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a stem at any height and it will branch below the cut, which is how you thicken a leggy plant. Brown leaf tips usually mean dry air or salts building up, so flush the pot through occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive sizes are grown: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, single 300mm and 400mm pots, and an advanced 90L that is currently on backorder. The 300mm is the usual choice for a first indoor plant, while the 400mm arrives with real height and several stems already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaena travels well, though a few lower leaves may yellow and drop after transit. Leave it somewhere bright and indirect for a week before watering. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the full \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003eguide to dragon tree care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options for dim rooms in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003epot that drains properly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena is toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves going brown and dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShedding the oldest leaves as new ones form is normal, and it is how the bare stem develops. Widespread browning usually points to overwatering or very dry air instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it getting leggy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the stems back to the height you want in spring. Each cut stem sends out two or three new heads below it, which is the fastest way to a fuller plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100570796351,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100570730815,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100570894655,"sku":null,"price":190.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140101230911,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140101296447,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140101263679,"sku":null,"price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140101329215,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100570632511,"sku":null,"price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652224680255,"sku":"QLD","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100570665279,"sku":null,"price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100570698047,"sku":null,"price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100570763583,"sku":null,"price":8236.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Madagascar-Dragon-Tree-Dracaena-marginata.jpg?v=1766224711"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/dracaena-collection.jpg?v=1790856484","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/dracaena.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}