Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Broadleaf evergreen
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Tropical areas
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DRACAENA marginata
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Copper iris
In Hindi
Dracaena marginata
Copper Iris
In German
Dracaena marginata
Copper Iris
In French
Dracaena marginata
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Dracaena marginata
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Dracaena marginata
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
marginata do Dracaena
Copper Iris
In Polish
Dracena marginata
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Dracaena marginata
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris. Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena Marginata does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena Marginata has allergic reactions like and Copper Iris has allergic reactions like . 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 Marginata and Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris
Season and care of Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris Physical Information
Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris are as follows:
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena Marginata pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.