Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
not available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Succulent
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
Dracaena
mandacaru
In German
Dracaena
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Dracaena
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Mandacaru
In Polish
Dracena
Mandacaru
In Latin
Dracaena
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Dracaena and Mandacaru
Season and care of Dracaena and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Mandacaru Physical Information
Dracaena and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Mandacaru are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dracaena and Mandacaru
Care of Dracaena and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.