4" Pot Dracaena Marley

*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*

Common Name: Dracaena Marley, Marley Dracaena

Scientific Name: Dracaena fragrans 'Marley'

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals:

• Small and medium sized reptiles and amphibians from tropical and temperate climate zones.

Bio Dude Substrates:

• The Bio Dude's Terra Flora (for tropical or rainforest setups)

• The Bio Dude's Terra Fauna (for slightly drier but still humid forest environments)

• The Bio Dude's Terra Firma (for temperate terrestrial environments with only occasional humidity spikes)

• Can also adapt to Terra Aranea if provided with consistent moisture.

Soil Depth:

• Minimum 2–3 inches to allow proper root establishment.

• Thrives in well-draining bioactive soil with leaf litter on top.

Lighting:

• Low to moderate indirect light (or low-level full-spectrum LED/UVB terrarium lighting) preferred; can tolerate high light but may turn lighter green.

• Avoid placing directly under intense heat lamps — leaves can scorch easily.

Humidity & Misting:

• Prefers high humidity (45% – 90%) but can tolerate less than 40% in certain circumstances.
  

• Ensure good air circulation to prevent mold.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium:

• Ideal range: 60–80°F (20–27°C), but can take between 60 and 85 degrees.

• Avoid prolonged exposure below 60°F (15°C).

• If pruned to keep size low, it can be used as a lower understory plant, or, if allowed to grow tall over time, it can be used as a background plant or corner placement. 

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested:

• Non-toxic to reptiles, amphibians, and most pets.

• While not meant as a food source, accidental ingestion is harmless.
  

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted dracaena plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.