Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Canary Islands
Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Balanced 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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
Crossandra
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Crossandra
Drachenbaum
In French
Crossandra
dragonnier
In Spanish
Crossandra
Drago
In Greek
Crossandra
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
Crossandra
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Crossandra
smok Drzewo
In Latin
Crossandra
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Acanthaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Crossandra
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Crossandra and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Crossandra and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Crossandra and Dragon Tree. Crossandra doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Crossandra does not have fragrant flowers. Crossandra 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 Crossandra and Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crossandra and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Crossandra and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crossandra and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Crossandra and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crossandra and Dragon Tree
Care of Crossandra and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Crossandra 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.