Dracaena

Arbutus

About Dracaena and Arbutus

Dracaena

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Africa

Types

Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari

Number of Varieties

4012

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Habitat

Tropical regions, Warmer regions

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-157-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

H2, 21, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Purple, Burgundy, Bronze

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Elliptic

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects, Spider Mites

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Stem

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DRACAENA fragrans

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Corn Plant, Dracaena

Arbutus

In Hindi

Dracaena

सदाबहार

In German

Dracaena

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Dracaena

arbousier

In Spanish

Árbol de serpiente

Arbitus

In Greek

Δράκαινα

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Dracaena

árbuto

In Polish

Dracena

mącznik

In Latin

Dracaena

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Liliales

Ericales

Family

Agavaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Dracaena

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nolinoideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

1108

1 27800

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Properties of Dracaena and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Dracaena and Arbutus. Dracaena doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena has allergic reactions like and Arbutus 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 Dracaena and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dracaena and Arbutus

Season and care of Dracaena and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Dracaena and Arbutus Physical Information

Dracaena and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Arbutus are as follows:

Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Dracaena and Arbutus

Care of Dracaena and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.