Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Madagascar
Types
Perennial
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
African Iris
Dracaena marginata
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Dracaena marginata
In French
African Iris
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
Iris africano
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
Iris africano
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Dracena marginata
In Latin
African Iris
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of African Iris and Dracaena Marginata
Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Dracaena Marginata? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Dracaena Marginata. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dracaena Marginata has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Iris and Dracaena Marginata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Iris and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of African Iris and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
African Iris and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of African Iris and Dracaena Marginata
Care of African Iris and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Dracaena Marginata pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.