Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caseworm, Coconut Hispine Beetle, Coconut scale, Mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Cancers
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidepressant
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Nut
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
ARECA catechu
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Areca Palm, Betel Palm, Indian Palm
In Hindi
Dracaena
सुपारी पाम
In German
Dracaena
Betel Palm
In French
Dracaena
Palmier à bétel
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Betel Palm
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Betel Palm
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Betel Palm
In Polish
Dracena
Betel Palm
In Latin
Dracaena
Betel Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Dracaena and Betel Palm
Season and care of Dracaena and Betel Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Betel Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Betel Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Betel Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Betel Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Betel Palm Physical Information
Dracaena and Betel Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Betel Palm height is 107.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Betel Palm are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Betel Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Betel Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Dracaena and Betel Palm
Care of Dracaena and Betel Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Betel Palm pruning is done 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 Betel Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.