Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
California
Types
Broadleaf evergreen
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DRACAENA marginata
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Dracaena marginata
Matilija Poppy
In German
Dracaena marginata
Matilija Poppy
In French
Dracaena marginata
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Dracaena marginata
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Dracaena marginata
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
marginata do Dracaena
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Dracena marginata
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Dracaena marginata
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Papaverales
Family
Agavaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy. Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena Marginata does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena Marginata has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena Marginata pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.