Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Africa
North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Acicular
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bulbs
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Palm Sedge
In Hindi
Dracaena
Palm Sedge
In German
Dracaena
Palm Sedge
In French
Dracaena
Palm Sedge
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Palm Sedge
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Palm Sedge
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Palm Sedge
In Polish
Dracena
Palm Sedge
In Latin
Dracaena
Palm Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Agavaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dracaena and Palm Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena and Palm Sedge? We provide you with everything About Dracaena and Palm Sedge. Dracaena doesn't have thorns and Palm Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dracaena and Palm Sedge
Season and care of Dracaena and Palm Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Palm Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Palm Sedge is Loam while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Dracaena and Palm Sedge Physical Information
Dracaena and Palm Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Palm Sedge are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
- Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Care of Dracaena and Palm Sedge
Care of Dracaena and Palm Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
