Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Canary Islands
Types
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Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-12
Sunset Zone
23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
-
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
wax
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
wax plant
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
Candelilla
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
candelilla
Drachenbaum
In French
candelilla
dragonnier
In Spanish
candelilla
Drago
In Greek
candelilla
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
candelilla
Dragoeiro
In Polish
candelilla
smok Drzewo
In Latin
candelilla
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Candelilla and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Dragon Tree. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like and Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Candelilla and Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Candelilla and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Candelilla and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Dragon Tree
Care of Candelilla and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.