Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Africa
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, 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, 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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Unknown
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
SERENOA repens
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Saw Palmetto
In Hindi
Dracaena
Serenoa
In German
Dracaena
Sägepalme
In French
Dracaena
Serenoa repens
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Serenoa repens
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Serenoa
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Serenoa repens
In Polish
Dracena
Serenoa
In Latin
Dracaena
Serenoa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Serenoa Hook. f.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Dracaena and Saw Palmetto
Season and care of Dracaena and Saw Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Saw Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Saw Palmetto Physical Information
Dracaena and Saw Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Saw Palmetto are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
- Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dracaena and Saw Palmetto
Care of Dracaena and Saw Palmetto include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saw Palmetto 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 Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.