Dracaena marginata is a member of the ancient dragon tree family and is found growing wild in Mauritius. It's a beautiful plant, with wonderful sword like leaves. But there is another variety grown ...

Also known as the dragon tree, Dracaena marginata is one of the most popular types of Dracaena plants. With their red-edged leaves, these trees can add subtle color accents to any room. Dracaena ...

Indoor plants often become leggy, or "stretched out," if they aren't getting enough light. Many times, this can be corrected by cutting back the plant and relocating it to a brighter setting. You can ...

Dracaena encompasses a variety of tropical plants from Asia, Africa, and Australia that are favored around the world as houseplants because of their ability to thrive in low-light conditions and ...

Plants are full of surprises. You never know what to expect and that’s why to dabble in the dirt is to be humble. Even after years of planting, you are always a beginner in the garden. Everything you ...

Dracaena Tarzan (Dracaena marginata ‘Tarzan’) is called king of the marginata and was discovered in 1998 in southern Florida. This large dracaena is upright and narrow with 18- to 24-inch-long ...

Dracaena with scientific name Dracaena reflexa is a popular houseplant with origins from Madagascar and other Indian Ocean islands. According to research by Feng Shui, the origin of the plant name ...

correctionAn earlier version of this story misidentified the type of houseplant the writer received. From the writer: Since this essay was published online, keen-eyed readers have said my houseplant ...