Dracaena

Boxberry

About Dracaena and Boxberry

Dracaena

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Africa

Argentina, Chile

Types

Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari

Number of Varieties

402

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Habitat

Tropical regions, Warmer regions

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-157-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 21, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm90.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

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, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

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

Average

Sun Exposure

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects, Spider Mites

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Stem

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DRACAENA fragrans

Gaultheria procumbens

Common Name

Corn Plant, Dracaena

Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen

In Hindi

Dracaena

boxberry

In German

Dracaena

boxberry

In French

Dracaena

boxberry

In Spanish

Árbol de serpiente

boxberry

In Greek

Δράκαινα

boxberry

In Portuguese

Dracaena

boxberry

In Polish

Dracena

boxberry

In Latin

Dracaena

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Ericales

Family

Agavaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Dracaena

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Nolinoideae

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

110141

1 27800

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Properties of Dracaena and Boxberry

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

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Season and Care of Dracaena and Boxberry

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

Dracaena and Boxberry Physical Information

Dracaena and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Boxberry are as follows:

Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Dracaena and Boxberry

Care of Dracaena and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry 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 Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.