{"product_id":"dracaena-sunray-dragonnier-marge-jaune","title":"Dracaena 'Sunray' (Yellow-edged dragon tree)","description":"\u003csection id=\"dracaena-sunray\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e☀️ Broad, bright yellow margin on every leaf • 🌿 Long, narrow light-green leaves • 🌳 Tiered canes in rosettes • 💡 Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ Tolerates dry air • 🪴 2 sizes available • 📏 from H75 cm | Pot Ø17 cm to H100 cm | Pot Ø21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDracaena 'Sunray'\u003c\/strong\u003e bears long, narrow light-green leaves outlined along their entire length by a broad yellow margin. A horticultural cultivar derived from \u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e, a species native to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is among the brightest \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dracaena\"\u003edragon trees\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature compared with other Dracaena lies in the distribution of its variegation: yellow borders the leaf blade instead of running through it, creating a continuous edging all around each leaf. The lower canes remain deep green, while young shoots emerge noticeably more golden, creating a natural gradient from the base to the top of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-dracaena\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Dracaena variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Dracaena genus includes dragon trees with very different shapes and variegation patterns — here are the main varieties in the catalogue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDracaena 'Sunray'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — narrow light-green leaves with a broad yellow margin, tiered canes (2 sizes: H75 cm | Pot Ø17 cm and H100 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The version with the most golden edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-lemon-lime-dragonnier-interieur-panache\"\u003eDracaena 'Lemon Lime'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — fluorescent yellow stripes in the centre of the leaf blade rather than along the edges. The most contrasting version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-janet-lind-dragonnier\"\u003eDracaena 'Janet Lind'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — uniform, deep-green ribbon-like foliage without variegation. The most understated version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-compacta-24cm-80cm\"\u003eDracaena 'Compacta'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense, deep-green foliage in bushy pom-poms. The most compact version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-marginata-dragonnier-de-madagascar\"\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — slender green leaves edged in red on bare stems. The most airy version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-bicolor-dragonnier-bicolore\"\u003eDracaena Bicolor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — two-tone foliage on a tall, tree-like plant. The most imposing version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-surculosa-dragonnier-poussiere-or\"\u003eDracaena surculosa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — oval leaves speckled with golden yellow, bushy growth. The most original version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Sunray's yellow margin depends directly on the light it receives. In a spot that is too dark, the edging becomes thinner and turns pale green on new leaves; prolonged direct sun, on the other hand, bleaches it and causes the tips to turn brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — an east- or west-facing window with a sheer curtain, or one to two metres from a south-facing window with a filtering curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, office, bright entrance hall, bedroom — away from radiators and drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C — minimum 15 °C in winter; dislikes sudden changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-draining — universal potting soil for green plants enriched with perlite or coconut fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe more generous the indirect light, the wider the yellow margin on newly unfurled leaves will be — this is the main condition for preserving the variety's distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDracaena appreciates a slightly moist substrate during growth but cannot tolerate any water stagnating around the base. A lightened mix of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003eperlite and clay pebbles\u003c\/a\u003e prevents water from accumulating around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the surface of the substrate dry to a depth of 2 to 3 cm between waterings, approximately every 7 to 10 days in spring and summer, and much less frequently in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-limescale, filtered, or left to stand for 24 hours — Dracaena are particularly sensitive to fluoride and limescale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — a pot with drainage holes, clay pebbles at the bottom, and a saucer emptied systematically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/nettoyer-faire-briller-feuillage\"\u003eregularly dusting the leaves\u003c\/a\u003e revives the contrast between the light green and the yellow margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants, diluted by half, once a month from March to September only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 years in spring, in a pot only slightly wider — the Dracaena appreciates feeling a little root-bound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaf tips that turn brown by a few millimeters almost always indicate tap water, not a watering problem: switching to water that has been left to stand is enough to stop the issue on new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe yellow edging brightens arrangements without adding bold color, making it an easy plant to pair. Its moderate verticality suits medium-sized volumes as well as reception areas, an application detailed in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/vegetaliser-restaurant-bar-cafe\"\u003egreening a restaurant or café\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sansevieria-diamond-green\"\u003eSansevieria 'Diamond Green'\u003c\/a\u003e with thick, fan-shaped upright leaves — the trailing softness of 'Sunray' responds to the Sansevieria's rigidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrasting duo of Dragon Trees,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-magenta\"\u003eDracaena marginata 'Magenta'\u003c\/a\u003e with deep purple foliage beside it — the light yellow and dark purple enhance each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring out the variegation,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the H100 cm size in an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-brussels-round-anthracite\"\u003eElho Brussels anthracite Ø25 cm decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e — the dark matte finish acts as a neutral background that isolates the yellow edging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a more natural atmosphere,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/panier-jorck-noir-26cm\"\u003eblack Jorck Ø26 cm basket\u003c\/a\u003e in woven fibres softens the overall look while maintaining the dark contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe H75 cm size fits on a console table or in an office corner; the H100 cm size stands on the floor and structures a corner of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse non-limescale water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dracaena store fluoride and limescale in the tips of their leaves, causing the characteristic browning of the tips. Filtered, rainwater, or simply water left to stand for 24 hours is enough to prevent this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanly remove yellowing lower leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is normal for the lower leaves to dry out with age as the cane grows taller. Cut them flush with the stem using a clean blade to expose the trunk and preserve the tiered rosettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRejuvenate a bare specimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cane that has become too tall can be cut to the desired height in spring. Two to three new heads appear below the cut within a few weeks, and the removed top can be propagated in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunray'\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Sunray' Dragon Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural cultivar, parent species native to the tropical forests of Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 sizes available, H75 cm | Pot Ø17 cm and H100 cm | Pot Ø21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2 metres indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, indirect light, without prolonged direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate; let the surface dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-limescale, filtered, or left to stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates dry air, appreciates occasional misting in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich, and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to moderate, canes topped with tiered rosettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, long, narrow, light green leaves with a broad yellow margin\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, sap is irritating (saponins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Contemporary \/ Bright\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the height of the canes, the number of rosettes, and the width of the yellow margin naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H75 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","offer_id":57278098014473,"sku":"54155","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H100 cm | Pot Ø21 cm","offer_id":57278312087817,"sku":"54157","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/dracaena-sunray-dragonnier-a-marge-jaune-verdeia-6778560.jpg?v=1787898432","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/dracaena-sunray-dragon-tree-yellow-edged","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}