Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor'
About Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor'
Did you know the genus name Dracaena comes from the Greek for ‘female dragon’? Some plants in this genus have thick, red resin which was reminiscent of dragon blood! 🐲 Dracaenas are native to Africa, Asia, and northern Australia, and are known for being super easy to care for. Some species can go months without water, and many can grow well in low sunlight.
Taxonomy
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Bicolor'
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor'
How often to water your Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor'
Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor' in your home
Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor' can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor'
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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There's A LOT of dying leaves. I swear every morning I wake up to another yellow or dry leaf. I don't know what I'm doing wrong with this guy. Any advice? #help #Dracaena
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Help —my plants been like this for almost a week My plant usually gets watered every few days or so just like the tag the plant came with and even the leaves are green and I haven’t watered the soil since it has stayed moist for over a week now it doesn’t seem to be growing and I believe it is dying. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can reverse this effect? For reference my plant is a dragon tree. I really don’t know what went wrong. And it is also the only plant in my house that is having issues. 
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Had to use my dragon tree as an impromptu doorstop. Fritz had... misgivings #petsofgreg #petsandplants Edit: he didn't have misgivings HE WAS IMPATIENT FOR ME TO LEAVE SO HE COULD EAT DIRT.
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Overwatered? Too much sun? Hi all, since downloading this app my plants have been THRIVING… with the exception of this dracaena. From what I can tell it’s looking overwatered and/or sunburnt. I’m thinking about propagating the top because it still looks healthy but I am in need of a diagnosis and plan of action to save the bottom! I’m not ready to give up on this one, so any advice is much appreciated! #CornPlant #Dracaena
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I'm pretty proud of this dragon tree. I overpotted it by like... 8 pot sizes but it's survived!
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My snake plant has white/brown marks. I have it in a west window with no drainage. I do make sure it is dry though before watering. I forgot to post a pic of my last post. #Dracaena
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What type of fertilizer should I use for this plant #Dracaena
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Trunk was hollow, but 1 branch seemed healthy. Cut it off and put in water. Will it grow roots? Tips on getting it to root? #Dracaena
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I feel like my dracena is not getting enough water. It was last watered on 4/29. But the soil is VERY dry and it is starting to drop leaves. #Dracaena
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Just got this little guy today! I was curious about the ends of the leaves turning brown on the tips (in pic)? Also, other than changing its pot and the tips normally listed, what I can do to help it get healthier? It’s indoors. Thanks! #Dracaena #dracaenamarginata #HealthyPlantsMakeMeHappy
Care Summary for Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor'
Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor'
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 6ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.