Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
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Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Elliptic
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Daphne plant
In Hindi
Dracaena
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Dracaena
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Dracaena
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Daphne planta
In Polish
Dracena
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Dracaena
Daphne plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Properties of Dracaena and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Dracaena and Daphne. Dracaena doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena has allergic reactions like and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dracaena and Daphne
Season and care of Dracaena and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Dracaena and Daphne Physical Information
Dracaena and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Daphne are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dracaena and Daphne
Care of Dracaena and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.