{"product_id":"dracaena-magenta","title":"Dracaena marginata 'Magenta' (Purple Dracaena)","description":"\u003csection id=\"dracaena-magenta\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Long dark green and burgundy tapered leaves • ✨ Slender, branched silhouette • 🌤️ Partial shade to indirect light • 💧 Water every 10-15 days • 🏙️ 5 sizes available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDracaena marginata 'Magenta'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cem\u003epurple dracaena\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003edragon tree\u003c\/em\u003e, is a graphic and slender tropical plant native to \u003cstrong\u003etropical Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its long tapered leaves with deep dark green and burgundy hues grow on thin stems that gradually branch out to form a very recognizable architectural silhouette — light at the top, structured at the base, with a strong vertical presence in contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe burgundy color of the foliage intensifies in bright indirect light — in a bright corner, the leaves take on a very deep purple shine that sets this variety apart from all other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dracena\"\u003eDracaena\u003c\/a\u003e with green leaves in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-dracaena\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhich Dracaena variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDracaena\u003c\/em\u003e genus offers several very distinct shapes and color palettes — here are the most distinctive references in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDracaena 'Magenta'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — long tapered dark green and burgundy leaves, branched stems, 5 sizes from 50 to 90 cm. The most colorful and graphic in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-marginata-dragon-de-madagascar\"\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long tapered dark green leaves with very fine red edges, similar shape. The choice for a more understated palette with just a red trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-lemon-lime-dragon-de-interior-jaspeado\"\u003eDracaena Lemon Lime\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — variegated lemon yellow and bright green leaves, very luminous. The choice for a warm and very bright palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-janet-lind-dragon\"\u003eDracaena Janet Lind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — wider dark green leaves, denser and bushier shape. The choice for a fuller volume in the same vertical size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-compacta-ramificada-27cm-100cm\"\u003eDracaena compacta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very short, dense leaf clusters at the top of bare stems, very architectural. The choice for a highly sculpted bonsai-like silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026 placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eDracaena Magenta tolerates partial shade very well but reveals its most intense burgundy hues in bright indirect light — this is where the purple tone reaches its full depth. Among graphic vertical plants suited for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-de-interior-sin-luz-habitaciones-oscuras\"\u003elow-light spaces\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the few to offer true color under these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to indirect light — burgundy hues intensify in bright indirect light, slightly fade in shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct sun that burns leaf tips, cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, entrance, office — its slender silhouette fits perfectly in corners and small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRotate the plant regularly — Dracaena naturally orients its leaves toward the light, and without rotation, all leaf clusters point in the same direction, losing the balanced silhouette that gives it elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026 care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eDracaena Magenta is very tolerant of missed waterings — its tough leaves store moisture and allow it to easily go one or two weeks without water. As with other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003eindoor Dracaenas\u003c\/a\u003e, overwatering is its main weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 10 to 15 days — water when the surface of the substrate feels dry to the touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e room temperature, preferably low in lime — leaf tips brown with very hard water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid water stagnation in the decorative pot — main cause of root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e dust the long leaves with a soft damp cloth to preserve their shine and burgundy hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove dry lower leaves at the base to maintain a clean, slender silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf leaf tips brown regularly despite proper watering, switch to filtered or rainwater — Dracaena is sensitive to lime buildup on the tapered tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"deco\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe slender, branched silhouette of Dracaena Magenta makes it an ideal architectural plant to structure a vertical interior — its burgundy leaf clusters atop thin stems create a strong focal point that interacts with raw materials and denser foliage in any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/combinar-plantas-ambiente-tropical\"\u003econtemporary tropical composition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo soften the slender silhouette,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair Dracaena Magenta with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/spathiphyllum-bingo-cupido-flor-de-luna-de-interior\"\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/a\u003e — the white spathes and dense deep green foliage of Spathiphyllum at the base of the Dracaena create a very balanced contrast of height and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance warm and colorful tones,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-imperial-rojo\"\u003ePhilodendron Imperial Red\u003c\/a\u003e — the burgundy leaves of Dracaena and the large copper-red leaves of Philodendron create a composition entirely in a very sophisticated palette of reds and burgundies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a very graphic urban composition,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sansevieria-laurentii-lengua-de-suegra\"\u003eSansevieria Laurentii\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zamioculcas-planta-zz-1\"\u003eZamioculcas\u003c\/a\u003e — three very hardy plants with radically different silhouettes in the same palette of greens and dark shades, very contemporary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a decorative pot of raw concrete, matte black ceramic, or anthracite metal,\u003c\/strong\u003e dark, textured materials highlight the deep burgundy of the foliage — choose a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/macetas-ceramica\"\u003ematte dark ceramic decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e for a very graphic and contemporary look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"conseils-verdeia\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace it in a bright spot to intensify the burgundy:\u003c\/strong\u003e the purple shade of the leaves is directly linked to the light received — in bright indirect light, the burgundy hues are very deep and saturated; in partial shade, they gradually fade to a more ordinary green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove dry lower leaves as they appear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dracaena Magenta naturally loses its lowest leaves as it grows, gradually exposing its thin stems — removing these dry leaves at the base maintains a clean silhouette and accentuates the plant’s architectural character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every 2 to 3 years in spring with a light, well-draining substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dracaena is a slow-growing plant that prefers a slightly snug pot — the steps for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003erepotting indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e fully apply here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Magenta'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple dracaena, 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 Tropical Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🏙️ 5 sizes available — H50 cm | Pot Ø12 cm, H55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm, H80 cm | Pot Ø17 cm, H90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, upright, and branched\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to bright indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, every 10-15 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 – 26 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Architectural \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show a representative example. The intensity of the burgundy hues and the density of the leaf clusters naturally vary depending on light and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H50 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","offer_id":56272210854153,"sku":"10776","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","offer_id":56272210886921,"sku":"15993","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"H80 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","offer_id":56272210952457,"sku":"10766","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm","offer_id":56272211017993,"sku":"25106","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"H95 cm | Pot Ø21 cm","offer_id":56272211050761,"sku":"16001","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"H120 cm | Pot Ø21 cm","offer_id":56272211083529,"sku":"16537","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/dracaena-magenta-dracene-pourpre-graphique-verdeia-2581679.jpg?v=1775220937","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/magenta-dracaena","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}