Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Asparagaceae
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Sunray'
Madagascar Dragon Tree
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Care at a glance
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Sunray'
Watering
Water when ~40–60% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright cane-forming woody perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 200 cm • Max. spread: 100 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia; species native to western Indian Ocean
Outdoor growing
Outside from 14 °C · rain-sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Sunray'
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Sunray' has long, narrow leaves with yellow centres and green borders. The yellow runs along the length of the leaf. Like other narrow-leaved dragon trees, it grows from upright woody canes.
Leaves gather at the cane tips, and older stems become more visible with age. 'Sunray' stays narrow indoors, but it can gain height over time. Pruning keeps taller canes manageable and can encourage new shoots below the cut.
- Leaf pattern: Long, narrow leaves with yellow centres and green borders.
- Stem habit: Sparsely branching cane-like stems.
- Indoor shape: Slim, upright and height-forming.
- Growth pace: Slow, with height managed by pruning.
Yellow-Centred Dragon Tree
'Sunray' is also sold as Dracaena marginata 'Sunray'. It is a cultivar of Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia, the narrow-leaved dragon tree still widely sold under the older Dracaena marginata name.
Care for Sunray
- Light: Place in bright indirect light. Low light usually leads to slower, looser growth, while hot direct sun can mark the leaves, especially the paler yellow areas.
- Watering: Let around the upper half of the mix dry before watering again. Water thoroughly, then drain fully.
- Substrate: Use an airy, well-draining mix with mineral structure such as pumice, perlite or fine bark.
- Temperature: Keep warm and stable. Protect from cold glass, draughts and cold wet substrate.
- Humidity: Average indoor humidity is usually tolerated. Steadier humidity can help reduce repeated tip crisping in very dry rooms.
- Feeding: During active growth, feed lightly.
- Pruning: Cut tall canes above a node to manage height and encourage new shoots lower down.
- Propagation: Stem or cane cuttings can root with warmth. Keep cuttings lightly moist.
- Repotting: Repot when roots fill the pot. Use a pot only slightly larger than the old one.
- Outdoor summer use: A warm, sheltered outdoor spot is possible after gradual acclimation. Keep it away from direct midday sun outdoors.
Leaf Marks, Roots and Pests
- Brown tips: Often linked to dry air, hard or fluoride-rich water, mineral buildup, fertiliser excess or irregular watering.
- Yellowing lower leaves: A few older lower leaves can yellow naturally. Several at once usually mean the roots are too wet or too cool.
- Soft cane base: Check root health if the cane base softens, especially after a period of wet substrate or cold conditions.
- Bleached dry patches: Harsh direct sun can scorch the leaves and mark the pale yellow tissue first.
- Loose weak growth: Increase filtered light gradually if new growth is thin, leaning or widely spaced.
- Sudden leaf drop: Transport, repotting, overwatering, cold or a major room change can all cause temporary leaf loss.
- Pests: Inspect for spider mites, scale, mealybugs and thrips if leaves become speckled, sticky or dull.
Safe Placement
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Sunray' is toxic if ingested. Keep it away from pets and small children, and remove fallen leaves or cut stem pieces.
Name
Angustifolia means narrow-leaved. The cultivar name 'Sunray' matches the yellow centre stripe.
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