Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Africa
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
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 to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
In Hindi
Dracaena
Lousiana नारंगी
In German
Dracaena
Lousiana Orange
In French
Dracaena
Lousiana d'orange
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Lousiana naranja
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Lousiana laranja
In Polish
Dracena
Lousiana pomarańczowy
In Latin
Dracaena
louisiana aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dracaena and Louisiana Orange
Season and care of Dracaena and Louisiana Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Louisiana Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Louisiana Orange Physical Information
Dracaena and Louisiana Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Louisiana Orange are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dracaena and Louisiana Orange
Care of Dracaena and Louisiana Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.