Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Canary Islands
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
agricultural areas
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Citrus
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Drachenbaum
In French
Citrus
dragonnier
In Greek
Citrus
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Cytrus
smok Drzewo
In Latin
citrus
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Citrus and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Citrus and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citrus and Dragon Tree
Care of Citrus and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus 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 Citrus 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.