Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Africa
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, 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
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Less fertilizing
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Dill
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Dracaena
In German
Dill Pflanze
Dracaena
In French
Dill usine
Dracaena
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Dracaena
In Polish
Dill roślin
Dracena
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dill and Dracaena
Season and care of Dill and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Dracaena season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Dill and Dracaena Physical Information
Dill and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Dracaena are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Dill and Dracaena
Care of Dill and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill 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 Dill 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.