Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Bi-lobed
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Dracaena
fleeceflower
In German
Dracaena
fleeceflower
In French
Dracaena
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Δράκαινα
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Dracaena
fleeceflower
In Polish
Dracena
fleeceflower
In Latin
Dracaena
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dracaena and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Dracaena and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Dracaena and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Dracaena and Fleeceflower
Care of Dracaena and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower pruning is done 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.