Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Africa
Types
Not Available
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In German
Koriander
Dracaena
In French
Coriandre
Dracaena
In Spanish
Cilantro
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Coentro
Dracaena
In Polish
Kolendra
Dracena
In Latin
coriandrum
Dracaena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Coriandrum
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coriander and Dracaena
Season and care of Coriander and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Coriander and Dracaena Physical Information
Coriander and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Dracaena are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Coriander and Dracaena
Care of Coriander and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coriander 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.