Dragon Tree

About this plant

Elevate your indoor plant collection with the Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata Proven Winners), a cultivar celebrated for its striking architectural silhouette and vibrant, slender leaves. This selection from Proven Winners ensures superior genetics, offering exceptional vigor and a rich, deep green foliage edged with a distinctive reddish-purple. Its upright, cane-like stems and elegant, spiky leaves create a dramatic statement, perfect for adding a touch of modern sophistication to homes and offices. The Dragon Tree's resilience and adaptability make it an ideal choice for both seasoned plant enthusiasts and those new to indoor gardening. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this Dracaena is known for its air-purifying qualities, contributing to a healthier indoor environment. Its manageable size and slow growth rate mean it remains a focal point without overwhelming your space.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Maintain consistently moist soil, allowing the top inch to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust. Can be pruned to maintain desired height and shape. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.