Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Africa
Types
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Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Blue
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Insects, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
Dracaena
In German
Cabbage tree
Dracaena
In French
arbre de chou
Dracaena
In Spanish
árbol de la col
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
Dracaena
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
Dracena
In Latin
brassica ligno
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Asparagaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Dracaena
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Cabbage Tree and Dracaena Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Dracaena are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Dracaena
Care of Cabbage Tree and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage Tree 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.