Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Broadleaf evergreen
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical areas
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA marginata
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Silver dust
In Hindi
Dracaena marginata
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Dracaena marginata
Dusty Miller
In French
Dracaena marginata
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Dracaena marginata
Dusty Miller
In Greek
Dracaena marginata
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
marginata do Dracaena
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Dracena marginata
Dusty Miller
In Latin
Dracaena marginata
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dracaena Marginata and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Dracaena Marginata and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena Marginata and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena Marginata and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Dracaena Marginata and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dracaena Marginata and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Dusty Miller
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena Marginata pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.