Life Span
Annual
  
Biennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
Africa
  
Types
Not available
  
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions, Wild
  
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H2, 21, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Long Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
  
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora Root Rot, Pythium root rot, Root rot, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Insects, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Disorientation, flushing of face, Vomiting
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, anti-cancer, Antirheumatic, Demulcent
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Stem
  
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Datura metel
  
DRACAENA fragrans
  
Common Name
Devil's Trumpet, Metel
  
Corn Plant, Dracaena
  
In Hindi
datura
  
Dracaena
  
In German
Datura
  
Dracaena
  
In French
datura
  
Dracaena
  
In Spanish
datura
  
Árbol de serpiente
  
In Greek
Datura
  
Δράκαινα
  
In Portuguese
estramônio
  
Dracaena
  
In Polish
bieluń
  
Dracena
  
In Latin
Datura
  
Dracaena
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Datura
  
Dracaena
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Datureae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Nolinoideae
  
Season and Care of Datura and Dracaena
Season and care of Datura and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Datura and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Datura season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Datura is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Datura is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Datura and Dracaena Physical Information
Datura and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Datura height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Datura and Dracaena are as follows:
Datura flower color: Not Available
Datura leaf color: Not Available
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Datura and Dracaena
Care of Datura and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Datura pruning is done 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 Datura 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.