Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Africa
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Compost, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Date Palm
In German
Dracaena
Dattelpalme
In French
Dracaena
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Palmera datilera
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
Dracaena
palma de tâmara
In Polish
Dracena
Data Palm
In Latin
Dracaena
Date Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Phoeniceae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dracaena and Date Palm
Season and care of Dracaena and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Date Palm Physical Information
Dracaena and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Date Palm are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dracaena and Date Palm
Care of Dracaena and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.