Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Spade shaped
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
Dracaena
Lippia graveolens
In German
Dracaena
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Dracaena
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Dracena
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Dracaena
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dracaena and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Dracaena and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Dracaena and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dracaena and Mexican Oregano
Care of Dracaena and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Oregano 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 Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.