Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Acicular
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Dracaena
Pelargonium
In German
Dracaena
Pelargonium
In French
Dracaena
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Pelargonium
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Dracaena
pelargônio
In Polish
Dracena
Pelargonium
In Latin
Dracaena
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Agavaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dracaena and Pelargonium
Season and care of Dracaena and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Dracaena and Pelargonium Physical Information
Dracaena and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Pelargonium are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Dracaena and Pelargonium
Care of Dracaena and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.