Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Skyflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
White, Yellow, Orange
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
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seperation
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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 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, Partial 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
DURANTA
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
Dracaena
Duranta
In German
Dracaena
Duranta
In French
Dracaena
Duranta
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Duranta
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Duranta
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Duranta
In Polish
Dracena
Duranta
In Latin
Dracaena
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dracaena and Duranta
Season and care of Dracaena and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Duranta Physical Information
Dracaena and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dracaena and Duranta are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dracaena and Duranta
Care of Dracaena and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duranta 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.