Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Canary Islands
Types
-
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Crested Iris
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Crested Iris
Drachenbaum
In French
Crested Iris
dragonnier
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Drago
In Greek
Crested Iris
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
smok Drzewo
In Latin
iubatum Iris
draco ligno
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Crested Iris and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Dragon Tree. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crested Iris and Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Crested Iris and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Dragon Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Crested Iris and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crested Iris and Dragon Tree
Care of Crested Iris and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.