Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Broadleaf evergreen
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Tropical areas
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA marginata
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Dracaena marginata
पेकॉन
In German
Dracaena marginata
Pekannuss
In French
Dracaena marginata
Pacanier
In Spanish
Dracaena marginata
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Dracaena marginata
Pecan
In Portuguese
marginata do Dracaena
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Dracena marginata
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Dracaena marginata
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Juglandales
Family
Agavaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Dracaena Marginata and Pecan
Season and care of Dracaena Marginata and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena Marginata and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Dracaena Marginata and Pecan Physical Information
Dracaena Marginata and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena Marginata and Pecan are as follows:
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Pecan
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena Marginata pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.