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About Dracaena and King Palm

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
1.3 Origin
Africa
Australia
1.4 Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
40
Rank: 59 (Overall)
6
Rank: 86 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12-9
1.8 Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
120.00 cm
Rank: 92 (Overall)
152.00 cm
Rank: 86 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
90.00 cm
Rank: 85 (Overall)
300.00 cm
Rank: 57 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White
Purple, Lavender
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Orange
Red, Pink
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Pinnate
2.4 Thorns
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
36% Palm Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Slow
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
27% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
15% Palm Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
4.8 Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
43% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
86% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
20% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
61% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
39% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
2% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
No Palm Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
95% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
28% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
2% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
4% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
5.10 Self-Sowing
28% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
66% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Beetles, Mice, Moths
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
6.1.3 Edible Uses
50% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
73% Palm Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
6.2.3 Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
34% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
29% Palm Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
All Palm Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
7.2 Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
7.2.1 In Hindi
Dracaena
Palm
7.2.2 In German
Dracaena
Palme
7.2.3 In French
Dracaena
Paume
7.2.4 In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Palma
7.2.5 In Greek
Δράκαινα
Παλάμη
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Dracaena
Palma
7.2.7 In Polish
Dracena
Palma
7.2.8 In Latin
Dracaena
Vero
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Liliales
Arecales
8.5 Family
Agavaceae
Arecaceae
8.6 Genus
Dracaena
Archontophoenix
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
8.9 Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Arecoideae
8.10 Number of Species
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110
Rank: 87 (Overall)
6
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Dracaena and King Palm

Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena and King Palm? We provide you with everything About Dracaena and King Palm. Dracaena doesn't have thorns and King Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and King Palm has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 King Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Dracaena and King Palm

Season and care of Dracaena and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.

Dracaena and King Palm Physical Information

Dracaena and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and King Palm are as follows:

  • Dracaena flower color: White

  • Dracaena leaf color: Green

  • King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender

  • King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Dracaena and King Palm

Care of Dracaena and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.