Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Africa
Southeastern United States
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Dracaena
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Dracaena
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Dracaena
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Δράκαινα
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Dracena
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Dracaena
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Dracaena and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Dracaena and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Dracaena and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Dracaena and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Dracaena and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.