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red edged dracaena care Large Dracaena Marginata Red Dragon'Description You'll love the warmth that Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' brings into your home. Those beautiful arching leaves with stunning red edges create the perfect pop of color, while growing at just the right pace, so you dont feel overwhelmed. Also known as the Madagascar Dragon Tree, the adaptable plant can handle your busy lifestyle beautifully. It handles irregular watering like a champ and adapts to various light conditions beautifully,

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You'll love the warmth that Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' brings into your home. Those beautiful arching leaves with stunning red edges create the perfect pop of color, while growing at just the right pace, so you don’t feel overwhelmed.


Also known as the Madagascar Dragon Tree, the adaptable plant can handle your busy lifestyle beautifully. It handles irregular watering like a champ and adapts to various light conditions beautifully, developing into a statement-making tree that will impress any guests. 


Care 

Should a Dragon Tree be inside or outside? 

Your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' is definitely an indoor plant at heart! It loves the controlled temperatures of your home over the unpredictable outdoor world. That said, it enjoys brief summer vacations outside when temperatures stay above 59°F (15°C).


Just keep it in a protected spot away from direct midday sun, and bring it back inside before temperatures drop. Think of it as your plant companion who occasionally enjoys a gentle outdoor adventure but always wants to come home to you!


How do you care for the Dracaena Marginata ‘Red Dragon’ indoors?

To give your red-edged Dracaena the best possible life indoors, place it in bright, indirect light where it can show off those gorgeous leaves. Water it when the top half feels dry, and it'll reward you beautifully.


Plant in well-draining soil with some peat moss mixed in - nothing fancy needed. It's comfortable with normal home humidity but appreciates the occasional mist, especially if your home runs dry. Keep temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and avoid cold drafts. 


How often should I water my Dracaena Marginata ‘Red Dragon’?

Water your Dracaena Marginata every 2-3 weeks, letting the top half of soil dry completely between waterings. During spring and summer growing season, it might appreciate slightly more frequent drinks, while winter definitely calls for extra patience.


How much light does a Dragon Tree need?

Your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' thrives in bright, indirect light to really show off those stunning red edges. Think gentle, dappled sunshine or a few feet back from a bright window - the perfect lighting for admiring its beauty.


While it'll tolerate partial shade (it's accommodating like that), too little light means slower growth and less vibrant color in those signature red margins. East-facing windows are ideal, but it adapts to most lighting situations like the easygoing companion it is.


Where is the best place to put a Dracaena Marginata ‘Red Dragon’?

Your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' will be happiest in a spot with bright, indirect light - think east-facing windows or anywhere with gentle, filtered sunshine. It wants to showcase those beautiful red edges without getting harsh, damaging sunburn exposure.


Keep it away from direct harsh sun and cold drafts (it appreciates consistency just like we do!). Whether it's adding life to your living room or bringing natural beauty to your office, it'll thrive as long as it can avoid extreme temperature changes.


Can Dracaena Marginata ‘Red Dragon’ get too much sun?

Yes, your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' can definitely get too much sun! Those beautiful leaves will develop unsightly brown tips or fade significantly if exposed to harsh direct sunlight - relocate to a much gentler, safer spot right away.


Should you mist a Dragon Tree?

Misting your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' is like offering it a refreshing tropical treat. While not absolutely necessary with average home humidity, an occasional gentle mist helps it feel perfectly right at home in its own little Madagascar paradise.


Think of it as a gentle spa treatment rather than essential care - it appreciates the gesture in dry environments or during winter when heating systems dry out the air. For extra humidity benefits, group it with other plants or place on a pebble tray with water.


Can Dracaena Marginata ‘Red Dragon’ survive in low-light conditions?

Your Dracaena Marginata will absolutely survive in low-light conditions, maintaining its beautiful form even when the spotlight isn't directly on it. While it grows faster and develops more vibrant red edges in brighter spots, it'll still thrive in shadier corners.


Growth might slow down and colors may be slightly less intense, but it'll keep that striking architectural beauty that made you fall in love with it in the first place.


What is the best fertilizer for Dracaena Marginata Red Dragon?

Your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' thrives with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer like 10-10-10 during spring and summer growing season. Always dilute to half strength and feed every two weeks to avoid overwhelming those beautiful roots with excess nutrients.


In autumn and winter, reduce feeding to once a month or stop altogether since growth naturally slows down. We love how forgiving this plant is - even if you forget to fertilize occasionally, it won't hold it against you!


How do I know which of the Dracaena types I have?

You can identify your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' by looking for those distinctive long, narrow leaves with gorgeous red or burgundy edges along the margins. The woody stem and sword-like leaf shape are classic Marginata characteristics that set it apart.


Other Dracaena varieties have different patterns - 'Colorama' shows pink, white, and green stripes, while 'Tricolor' displays green, yellow, and red bands. If your plant has solid green leaves with just those beautiful red edges, you've got the classic Red Dragon variety!


Do you water the Dracaena Marginata ‘Red Dragon’ from the top or the bottom?

Top watering works best for your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' because it helps flush out salt buildup that these plants are particularly sensitive to. Pour water slowly and steadily until it drains freely from the bottom drainage holes.


Always empty the saucer after watering to prevent those roots from sitting in standing water. If possible, use distilled or rainwater to avoid fluoride buildup, which can cause brown leaf tips. Your plant will thank you for this extra care!



Is Dracaena Marginata ‘Red Dragon’ high maintenance?

Your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' is wonderfully low-maintenance as well as forgiving, making it perfect for busy plant parents. It can handle irregular watering beautifully and it adapts to various light conditions with minimal fuss and care requirements.


We love recommending this plant to beginners because it's so resilient and understanding. It won't sulk if you forget to water it for a week or two, and it adapts to different lighting situations like the easygoing companion it is.


Pet-friendly?

The Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' isn't safe for your furry family members. It contains compounds called saponins that are mildly to moderately toxic when eaten.

Is the Dracaena Marginata safe for dogs?

Unfortunately, your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' and your canine companion aren't the best match. If your curious dog decides to nibble those striking leaves, they might experience vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, or weakness - not the kind of excitement anyone wants.


Symptoms are usually mild unless your pup really goes to town on the plant, but it's best to keep this beauty out of reach. If you catch your dog sampling, it's worth calling the vet just to be safe. We recommend creating a safe boundary between your dog and this stunning plant.


Is the Dracaena Marginata poisonous to cats?

Your feline friend and this beautiful Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' need some clear boundaries! If your cat becomes a plant nibbler, watch for vomiting, drooling, loss of appetite, dilated pupils, and lethargy— head to the vet. 


Factoids

What are the different types of Dragon Tree? 

The Dracaena Marginata family is like a wonderful plant collection, each member with their own special character! The 'Colorama' variety shows off with pink, white, and green striped leaves, while 'Magenta' displays green leaves with show-stopping magenta-red edges.


For something more substantial, 'Tarzan' brings wider, sturdier leaves to your space. The 'Tricolor' is particularly special, sporting green leaves with white and pink bands. Beyond the Dracaena Marginata varieties, you'll find cousins like the Canary Islands dragon tree - the extended family is just as wonderful.


How does the Dracaena Marginata ‘Red Dragon’ get its name?

The name comes from the Greek word 'drakaina' meaning 'female dragon,' while 'marginata' refers to those beautiful distinctive leaf margins. The 'Red Dragon' variety gets its name from those striking red edges and overall mythical, dragon-like appearance.


Historically, some Dracaena species produce a red resin called "dragon's blood" that was used for dyes and medicines. The combination of the exotic, almost mystical look and those fiery red leaf edges makes the dragon connection feel perfectly natural!


Does a Dracaena plant purify air? 

Your Dracaena Marginata isn't just beautiful - it's working quietly behind the scenes as part of your clean-air team! NASA's Clean Air Study found these plants help remove indoor toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene from your air.


Don't expect miracle-level purification from just one plant, though. The real-world effect is modest unless you're creating your own indoor jungle (which honestly sounds delightful!). Think of air purification as a wonderful bonus feature rather than its main job - it's already stunning enough just being itself!


Do Dracaena like bathrooms? 

Your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' absolutely loves spa-like bathroom conditions! Bathrooms with decent indirect light are like luxury retreats for these humidity-loving plants. They'll soak up all that shower steam like you’ve booked them in for a five-star treatment.


What is the life span of a Dracaena plant?

Your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' is in this for the long haul. These plants typically live 5-15 years indoors, but with loving care, they can stick around even longer, like that wonderful friend who's always there when you need them.


How long does it take a Dragon Tree to fully grow? 

Your Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' isn't rushing anywhere; it's taking the scenic route through life! These slow-growing beauties take their sweet time, needing about 8-10 years to reach their full indoor height of around 6 feet (1.8 meters).


Buy a Dracaena Marginata

Looking for a plant companion that brings beauty and warmth to your home without demanding constant attention? Our Dracaena Marginata 'Red Dragon' arrives healthy and happy from our greenhouse, carefully delivered by one of our own team.

Want to see your exact plant before it comes home with you? Schedule a video shopping call where you can choose your perfect Madagascar Dragon Tree and get all your Dracaena Marginata care questions answered. We're here to support both you and your new plant companion every step of the way!

 

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This book was published in 2012. When it first came on the market I was intrigued by the title “Forgotten Civilizations” and it was written by Dr. Robert F. Schoch, one of the authors that I revere as a brilliant scientist and intellectual with one of the most open minds to alternate explanations of mainstream scientific paradigms in the modern scientific community. But the remainder of the title, “The Role of Solar Outburst in Our Past and Future”, kind of turned me off, as I assumed this was just another December 21, 2012 doomsday book, and after reading scare books on the coming computer disaster of the millennium change from 1999 to 2000, and several books on the coming Armageddon in 2012, where in both cases nothing happened, I was burnt out on doomsday prognostications. I couldn’t have been more wrong. This book is absolutely fascinating. I think that Graham Hancock, Andrew Collins, Robert Schoch, and other researchers and authors have adequately explained the cause of the Younger Dryas ice age, that began in 10900 BCE, as being caused by a comet impacting the northern hemisphere of earth, but speculation of what caused the end of it, about 9700 BCE, always appeared to be a pretty weak arguments to me. Here I think Dr. Schoch has nailed a very likely cause, and he has the data to back it up, with clues left from Easter Island through western United States to the middle east of something catastrophic happening in the skies 11,700 years ago. Dr. Schoch typically follows the data no matter where it leads him, even if to controversial conclusions (i.e. the Great Sphinx is much older that the Egyptian civilization, possibly 10,000 to 12,000 years old). 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And Schoch points out that throughout history periods of abrupt and severe climate change occur during periods of high solar activity. In Chapter #8 Dr. Schoch discusses the science of “Cosmoclimatology”, the study if how the sun, planets, our solar system, and even events that happen in deep space and in other solar systems, can have an impact on earth. It sounds fishy but Dr. Schoch shows where “changes in greenhouse gases have been correlated with global temperature changes for hundreds of thousands – even millions – of years, long before humans could conceivably have been causing such changes. Indeed, increases in carbon dioxide may in part be a consequence of global warming rather than the cause (Ferreyra 2011). Increases in temperature due to other factors (such as increases in solar activity) may warm the oceans, for instance, resulting in the releases of carbon dioxide and the inability to absorb more carbon dioxide; once the carbon dioxide is in the atmosphere, it may further reinforce global warming.” I’m trading my Toyota Prius in on the biggest pollution belching SUV I can find. Dr. Schoch points out that, Ilya G. Usoskin, “found that periods of higher solar activity and lower cosmic ray flux tend to be associated with warmer climate and vice versa”, and, “Il-Hyun Cho and colleagues have found additional evidence that solar activity can directly affect the weather and climate on earth.” Research shows that the earth experienced “hot house” conditions around 500, 375, 250, and 100 million years ago and “icehouse” conditions with periodic glaciations around 450, 300, and 150 million years ago. Dr. Schoch says, “According to the new paradigm of Cosmoclimatology (research shows) solar and galactic influences can have major effects on the climate of earth.” Chapter #12 provides a detailed description of “The Carrington Event”, something I have never heard of before and found fascinating. The Carrington Event deserves a book on its own. Perhaps there is one or Dr. Schoch will write one. The Carrington Event occurred in 1859 when a solar outburst hit the earth like a tidal wave hitting an island, seriously disrupting electrical distributions and communication systems (telegraph) of the time. Dr. Schoch then goes into describing the impact of a similar or greater intensity solar outburst on today’s electrical distribution systems, communication systems, satellites, pipelines, railroads, etc. It’s happened before and if it would happen again today, it could spoil your whole afternoon. 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Forgotten Civilization: An astounding book not easily forgotten
'Forgotten Civilization' is a paradigm-shattering book which won't be easily forgotten. Dr. Robert Schoch possesses a rare talent for writing and public speaking which is backed up by and informed with all the intellectual rigor of a true scientist, but easily comprehensible and accessible to the general public. His passion for the subject of ancient civilizations is inspiring, and his courage and dedication unquestionable. For those of you interested in the mysteries surrounding ancient civilizations, 'Forgotten Civilization' is one of the best books ever written about the subject. Like most everyone else, I first heard about Dr. Robert Schoch when I saw the television show "The Mysterious Origins of Man," where he presented persuasive evidence of weathering and erosion on the Sphinx, showing that it must have been built during a much earlier time than what most Egyptologists believed. Back then a lot of Egyptologists laughed and ridiculed the notion that the Sphinx could be any older than a couple of thousand years. Twenty years later, few of them are still laughing. In 'Forgotten Civilization,' Dr. Robert Schoch turns his attention to the paradigm-busting site of Gobekli Tepe, a sophisticated megalithic complex unearthed in southeast Turkey, which dates back more than 10,000 years ago. Nobody knows who built it, but its age and existence irrefutably points to the presence of a highly sophisticated yet unknown culture who obviously possessed a great deal of technological knowledge and social organization at a time when most archeologists believed the human race was little more than nomadic cave men, capable of nothing more interesting than eking out a primitive, subsistence mode of survival through hunting and foraging. The discovery of Gobleki Tepe has turned the world of ancient civilizations and human history on its head, forcing what will eventually amount to a complete rewriting of human history. 'Forgotten Civilization' is a ground-breaking book which is vastly entertaining to read. Through the course of the book, which unravels like a globe-trotting mystery adventure-thriller, Schoch also reveals credible scientific evidence which shows how a previous high civilization could have been completely destroyed by massive solar outbursts and coronal mass ejections from the Sun, which would have scorched the surface of the planet and touched off natural disasters all over the world, plunging humanity back into a dark age which would take thousands of years to recover from. More chillingly, he shows how the Sun goes through natural cycles of activity over the course of thousands of years--and how history could repeat itself and this same fate could happen again, and destroy much of our modern civilization. Dr. Robert Schoch's book 'Forgotten Civilization' is for anyone who has ever wondered about the origins of civilization, the questions it raises about both the past and the future will remain with you long after you read the last page.
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Drew B.
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Perhaps the most interesting book that I have ever read...
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This book is perhaps the most fascinating piece of non-fiction that I have ever read. Dr. Schoch is a Yale educated professor at Boston University who presents information in a manner that is enjoyable and truly educational. If human history is a subject of interest for you, then you will recognize him immediately, as he has appeared on many television shows on the subject. When I bought his first book, I had the "oh, THAT guy" moment when I read the section about the author. He's the geologist/geophysicist who, back in the mid-1990's, studied the Sphinx enclosure and determined that it was condensation that smoothed the sides- rather than wind. This requires the dating of the construction of the Sphinx to draw back by many thousands of years due to the timeline of such rainfall. As such, he threw the discipline of human anthropology on it's ear. This met with much resistance from from anthropologists but, as he says, "I'm sorry if my findings contradict your theory but..." This book flows VERY smoothly and, without giving spoilers about his extensive research, provides more of an epiphany than anything that I have ever read before. Even when reading it for the second time, the book is very hard to put down. Schoch is a true educator and has a genuine talent for presenting his findings. As an author, he is clear and concise. He builds a powerful and enthralling case, the explanation of which incorporates the solving of the mysteries of the Rongorongo glyphs on Easter Island, the ancient vitrified stone castles in Scotland and the dating of the Sphinx into a plausible, scientifically supported timeline that is nothing less than completely fascinating. I have no question that my grandchildren will study human history that conforms to his research and discoveries. The irony is that he will be considered one of the "fathers of modern anthropology" for the next generation, and he's a GEOLOLOGIST! Get this book, you will NOT be disappointed!
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K. Ryan Kane
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★★★★★ 4
I enjoyed this book immensely
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A pioneering book! It breaks new ground and proposes new ideas that are plausible. I enjoyed this book immensely. But with every pioneering book comes beliefs that may not always be what they seem. I withheld one star because there are some ideas proposed that I found hard to believe entirely. I like the fact that Dr. Schoch includes Biblical passages but I don't agree with the majority of his interpretations. For example, Ezekiel's writings and visions are not about shapes he saw in the sky that Dr. Schoch thinks are from solar outbursts or auroral displays. Instead, most of those are visions he had of the "Last Days." But he didn't know exactly what he was seeing so he did his best to describe the things he saw. The other point I would like to make is that not all of the glyphs from thousands of years ago could be describing auroral displays or solar outbursts. I would imagine that if solar flares were racing toward Earth, (1) there wouldn't be enough time to look at them and study their shapes because you would be racing for cover, (2) they would be too bright whereas nobody could actually look at them long enough to study their shapes even if they had modern sunglasses, and (3) there would be a lot more evidence of scorched and burned areas of Earth so that it would be more obvious if solar activity was what had set society back thousands of years. But I don't recall Dr. Schoch theorizing about these things. Overall the book is great and I think he right about a lot of things. Highly recommended!
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Carol E.
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOK
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Forgotten Civilization by Dr. Robert Schoch Why should you buy this book? 1) You're already looking at it so you must have some interest in this topic. 2) Dr. Schoch has a great ability to take his, or others, theories and support them with well researched scientific data. This is helpful to those of us who are curious about alternative explanations but are still dependent on the "scientific thinking" paradigm. (He doesn't make statements like "when humans bred with aliens in 20,823 BC..."). 3) He always makes you think about conventional wisdom in a new way. For instance, in this book - the age of Easter Island statues (moai). How DID they get buried so deeply when they (conventionally) only go back to a South Pacific Polynesian settlement times?? I have stood in front of the moais on Easter Island and read many books on it's history and it never occurred to me to question the timeline. It takes that unique geologist perspective which Dr Schoch brings to his writings. 4) He introduces you to other researchers or writers that you will want to know more about. Like Thomas Brophy, Anthony Peratt, Paul LaViolette and many others. 5) The Appendices. Some excellent information on multiple topics included at the end of the book. 6) Because Dr. Schoch has gone where many others SHOULD go - against conventional archeological/historical wisdom which makes no sense. His initial theories on the age of the Sphinx as a young academic were very daring and absolutely correct. The geological community had no problem with his ideas - but Egyptologists did, and they have been after him ever since. Choosing a controversial research path has meant some changes in his academic career I'm sure, as "Academics," for all it's spouting of tremendous support for new knowledge and research is very much mired in politically correct concrete. (Go to Egypt and look for yourself. Even a casual tourist will see how wrong standard academic theories are currently). 7) I guarantee you will learn new and interesting things that just may change your life - or at the very least, change the way you think about the future. -C. Engel
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