Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Dracaena
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Dracaena
Tulpenbaum
In French
Dracaena
tulipier
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Δράκαινα
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Dracaena
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Dracena
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Dracaena
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Family
Agavaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Dracaena and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Dracaena and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Dracaena and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Dracaena and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dracaena and Tulip Tree
Care of Dracaena and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.