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Dracaena marginata, a.k.a. D. reflexa variegata, madagascar dragon tree

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Pros

Pro
Survives with very little upkeep

Though it prefers humidity and bright indirect sunlight, D. marginata remains healthy in most room conditions. It should be watered only when the top of the soil is completely dry.

Pro
Non-toxic to humans

Plants in the Dracaena genus are considered non-toxic and safe to humans.

Pro
Filters airborne toxins

Dracaena marginata was found effective for filtering benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethyline, xylene and toluene from its environment by the 1989 Nasa Clean Air Study.

Cons

Con
Prefers moderate upkeep

Though D. marginata will survive most indoor environments, a lush and healthy plant requires good light and daily misting, and should be repotted anually.

Con
Mildly toxic to pets

Though unlikely to cause permanent harm, ingestion of Dracaena species causes vomiting and diarrhea in cats and dogs which can persist up to 24 hours.