Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Africa
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
CORIANDRUM sativum
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
Dracaena
Koriander
In French
Dracaena
Coriandre
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Cilantro
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Coentro
In Polish
Dracena
Kolendra
In Latin
Dracaena
coriandrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coriandreae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dracaena and Coriander
Season and care of Dracaena and Coriander is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Coriander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coriander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Coriander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Coriander is Neutral.
Dracaena and Coriander Physical Information
Dracaena and Coriander physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Coriander are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
- Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dracaena and Coriander
Care of Dracaena and Coriander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.