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Dracaena marginata Kiwi Plants for Sale Online
Dracaena Marginata Kiwis are tough, drought-tolerant plants. Dracaena is a racy, brightly striped foliage houseplant. It is an excellent choice for first-time houseplant buyers because it handles missed watering and minimal light without consequence. Dracaena Marginata Kiwi is one variety of a large group of hybrids within the Dracaena family. Other varieties of this plant are green, red, yellow, white, and usually a mix of several colors. Dracaena Marginata Kiwi cleans the air of benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene.
| Hardiness Zone: | 9-11 |
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| Mature Height: | 7 to 8 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 3 Feet |
| Classification: | Colorful Foliage |
| Sunlight: | Fluorescent to bright, direct light |
| Habit: | Upright |
| Flower Color: | Unlikely to flower indoors, white sticky flower |
| Foliage: | Variegated |
| Soil Condition: | Regular potting mix |
| Water Requirements: | Likes to dry out occasionally |
| Uses: | Best in vertical spaces, like corners or hallways |
How to Care for Dracaena Marginata Kiwi Plants
Before you purchase your Dracaena Marginata Kiwi plant, be sure to read the recommended care instructions to ensure your plant stays happy and healthy for years to come!
What is the best soil for Dracaena marginata Kiwi?
Dracaena Marginata Kiwi thrives best in soil that stays slightly moist. You can use any regular potting mix for your plant as long as you make sure the soil never dries out. If this plant's soil dries too much, it will compact too tightly and be difficult to rehydrate. Also, be careful not to overwater your Marginata Kiwi. Too much water could cause the roots to rot.
What is the best light for Dracaena marginata Kiwi?
Dracaena Marginata Kiwi performs well in fluorescent light like office buildings or atriums or anywhere away from direct sunlight. They can handle the bright, indirect light found in a northern or partially shaded eastern windowsill. Western or southern exposure would work as long as the plant is away from the window or the window is well shaded.
How Do I Fertilize My Dracaena Marginata Kiwi Plant?
Any all-purpose foliage fertilizer will work for Dracaena Marginata Kiwi. Jack's Classic Indoor plant food works well as a powder, quick-release fertilizer. When mixed with water, it will quickly provide nutrients to a plant that has been in a container for a long time. On the other hand, Osmocote Indoor/Outdoor is an option as a granular, slow-release fertilizer that can be applied while potting and planting. Any fertilizer offers nutrients that help plants transition to a new environment. All of these fertilizers may be used when potting Dracaena Marginata Kiwi indoors.
How do I water Dracaena marginata Kiwi?
Dracaena Marginata Kiwi likes to stay slightly moist, not too wet or too dry. Too many yellow leaves mean the plant is staying wet too often, whereas brown tips to the leaves mean it has been kept too dry. They recover well from drying out occasionally. The easiest way to tell if a plant needs water is by the weight of the container. If the container is heavy and the foliage is upright, chances are good the plant doesn't need water, whereas a light pot and limp foliage mean the plant needs some water. It is crucial not to water the leaves or over-water them as this will lead to leaf damage or plant death.
