Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Africa
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Rose
In French
Dracaena
Se leva
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Rosa
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Dracaena and Rose
Season and care of Dracaena and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Dracaena and Rose Physical Information
Dracaena and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Rose are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dracaena and Rose
Care of Dracaena and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.