{"product_id":"dracaena-marginata-85cm-17cm-pot","title":"Dracaena marginata 85cm 17cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDracaena marginata, commonly known as the Madagascar Dragon Tree, is a popular tropical houseplant prized for its architectural form and striking foliage. Typically supplied at around 85cm in height and potted in a 17cm container, it presents a slender, upright growth habit with thin, arching leaves that feature red edges. This cultivar is well-known for its adaptability, making it a consistent performer within wholesale plant supply ranges and highly suitable for a variety of interior planting schemes. Its ease of care and resilient nature underpin its ongoing demand in trade houseplants, where reliability and presentation quality are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slender, sword-shaped leaves of Dracaena marginata display a deep green colour outlined with distinctive red margins, providing a textured and visually engaging appeal. It develops multiple stiff, upright stems that contribute to its sculptural presence, making it an ideal choice for adding height and interest in interior arrangements. This species tolerates a broad range of indoor light conditions, from bright indirect light to lower light spaces, adapting well without significant decline in vigour. It demonstrates moderate watering tolerance and resilience, thriving under varied care routines common in retail and commercial environments. Maintenance is minimal, with occasional cleaning and pruning required, making it practical for retail settings with high turnover. Additionally, its naturally slow and steady growth aids in maintaining consistent quality for merchandising and repeat supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers value Dracaena marginata for its dependable performance across supply batches, ensuring uniformity in colour and form with manageable natural variation in leaf striping intensity. Its versatile growth habit suits a range of applications, including retail sales floors, corporate interiors, and hospitality projects. The plant’s established status within core trade houseplant ranges reflects its consistent consumer appeal and adaptability to multiple market sectors. Furthermore, its robust nature means issues such as pest susceptibility and transport damage are minimal, enhancing commercial reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDracaena marginata is well-suited to retail environments, often displayed on houseplant benches, as well as in office and reception installations where height and clean lines complement modern interiors. It performs well in these placements due to its tolerance of indirect or fluorescent lighting and its upright form, which fits neatly into confined spaces without overwhelming the area. Commercial interiors benefit from its air-cleaning association and low maintenance, while gift-ready ranges appreciate its decorative appeal. The plant’s size and shape allow it to act as a focal point in interior displays or to be grouped easily for visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant exhibits excellent shelf life and durability under typical retail conditions, retaining leaf integrity and colour vibrancy over extended periods. It is highly suitable for volume and repeat wholesale plant supply, with consistent availability facilitating supply chain dependability. Handling and transport considerations are straightforward due to its hardy stems and compact pot size, reducing breakage risk during transit. Presentation at point of sale remains consistent, supported by uniformity in foliage colour and healthy growth habit across stock batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDracaena marginata requires a low to moderate care level, appropriate for retail staff and commercial maintenance teams.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a wide spectrum of indoor light conditions, maintaining foliage quality in both bright and low-light environments.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering tolerance is moderate, with resilience to occasional under- or over-watering, supporting varied care regimes.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant’s upright, slender growth habit maximises display efficiency and shelf space utilisation in retail and interiors settings.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is commercially suitable across retail, interiors, and wholesale plant supply sectors due to its versatility and reliable presentation.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling and transport are facilitated by robust stems and adaptable pot size, reducing potential damage during distribution.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation occurs primarily in leaf margin intensity and striping but remains carefully controlled to ensure consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"17cm Pot \/ 85cm","offer_id":57192254046534,"sku":"6200-85cm-17cm-dm-32","price":9.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/30545D6D46EF60318EC402AE7076C127219DC0243A72C108099539C4E9182C3D.jpg?v=1787587875","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/dracaena-marginata-85cm-17cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}