Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Africa
Types
Not Available
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Almond
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In German
Mandel
Dracaena
In French
Amande
Dracaena
In Spanish
Almendra
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Αμύγδαλο
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Amêndoa
Dracaena
In Polish
Migdałowy
Dracena
In Latin
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Almond and Dracaena
Season and care of Almond and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Almond and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Almond is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Almond and Dracaena Physical Information
Almond and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Almond and Dracaena are as follows:
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
Almond leaf color: Light Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Almond and Dracaena
Care of Almond and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches and Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.