Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Africa
North Africa
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Dracaena
Saharan myrtle
In German
Dracaena
Saharan myrtle
In French
Dracaena
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Dracaena
murta Saharan
In Polish
Dracena
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Dracaena
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Properties of Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle. Dracaena doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Dracaena and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.