Exposure & location

The Dracaena Magenta enjoys soft light and partial shade. It thrives in bright interiors without direct sun but also tolerates slightly shaded spaces.

• Exposure: partial shade or indirect light, avoid full sun.
• Temperature: between 18 and 26 °C, protected from cold drafts.
• Humidity: temperate atmosphere, without excess moisture.
• Ideal location: living room, entrance, office, or a bright room facing east/north.

Verdeia Tip: place it near a light-colored wall or a filtered window to bring out the magenta shade of its foliage.

Watering & maintenance

Easy to maintain, Dracaena Magenta tolerates occasional neglect. Its fine and tough foliage retains moisture well, making it a perfect plant for dry or heated interiors.

• Watering: moderate, about every 10 to 15 days, when the soil is dry on the surface.
• Use water at room temperature, low in lime.
• Avoid water stagnation in the planter cover.
• Dust the leaves with a soft, damp cloth.
• Repot every 2 to 3 years in a light and well-draining substrate.

Warning: Dracaena roots dislike stagnant moisture — excess water is more harmful than slight dryness.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

Slender, colorful, and minimalist, the Dracaena Magenta is an architectural plant that visually structures an interior. It easily fits into modern, industrial, or zen spaces.

• In a concrete, black metal, or matte ceramic pot for a graphic effect.
• Alone in a living room corner or next to a mirror to emphasize its verticality.
• On a light background, to accentuate the magenta color of the foliage.
• Pair it with:
  • Spathiphyllum – to soften its slender lines,
  • Philodendron Imperial Red – to enhance warm tones,
  • Sansevieria Laurentii – for an urban and graphic composition.

Verdeia Tips

• Rotate the plant regularly for balanced and even growth.
• Avoid frequent watering: the soil must dry completely on the surface.
• Place the Dracaena on a stand or stool to accentuate its natural verticality.
• Lightly mist the foliage in summer to maintain its shine.
• Cut the lower leaves when they dry to maintain a clean and slender silhouette.
• Group it with other plants with contrasting foliage (green, silver, or variegated) for a dynamic urban composition.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Dracaena marginata ‘Magenta’
• Common name: Purple dracaena, dragon tree
• Family: Asparagaceae
• Origin: Tropical Africa
• Plant type: Graphic and depolluting indoor plant
• Habit: Slender, upright, and branched
• Exposure: Partial shade to indirect light
• Watering: Moderate (~every 10–15 days)
• Maintenance: Easy — regular cleaning of the foliage
• Growth: Slow
• Air purifier: Yes
• Toxicity: Slightly toxic (avoid ingestion)
• Approximate height: 60 cm
• Maximum adult size: Up to 1.5 m

Each Dracaena Magenta develops a unique shade, more or less intense depending on the brightness and maturity of the foliage. The purple color is especially pronounced in bright spaces.