Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Dracaena
चीनी मेपल
In German
Dracaena
Zuckerahorn
In French
Dracaena
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Dracena
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Dracaena
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dracaena and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Dracaena and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Dracaena and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Dracaena and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dracaena and Sugar Maple
Care of Dracaena and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.