Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
-
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Upland
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Daphne plant
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Dracaena
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Dracaena
In French
plante Daphne
Dracaena
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Dracaena
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Dracena
In Latin
Daphne plant
Dracaena
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Daphne and Dracaena
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Dracaena? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Dracaena. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Dracaena doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dracaena 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 Daphne and Dracaena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Dracaena
Season and care of Daphne and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Daphne and Dracaena Physical Information
Daphne and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Dracaena are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Daphne and Dracaena
Care of Daphne and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne 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.