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Dracaena Marginata
Sasanqua
About Sasanqua and Dracaena Marginata


What is
Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  
Type
Tender Perennial  
Shrub  
Origin
Madagascar  
Japan  
Types
Broadleaf evergreen  
-  
Number of Varieties
40  
99+
15  
99+
Habitat
Tropical areas  
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12  
7-9  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
9-1  
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White  
White, Gold  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  
Fruit Color
Yellow  
Black, Brown  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Gray Green  
Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Gray Green  
Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Gray Green  
Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Dark Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear  
Elliptic  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Growth Rate
Slow  
Slow  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Summer  
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally  
Needs less watering  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
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  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
Yes  
No  
Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
-  
Hummingbirds  
Allergy
-  
-  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes  
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Leaves, Seeds  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes  
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
DRACAENA marginata  
CAMELLIA sasanqua  
Common Name
Madagascar Dragon Tree  
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia  
In Hindi
Dracaena marginata  
sasanqua  
In German
Dracaena marginata  
sasanqua  
In French
Dracaena marginata  
sasanqua  
In Spanish
Dracaena marginata  
sasanqua  
In Greek
Dracaena marginata  
sasanqua  
In Portuguese
marginata do Dracaena  
Sasankya  
In Polish
Dracena marginata  
Sasankya  
In Latin
Dracaena marginata  
Sasankya  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Liliales  
Theales  
Family
Agavaceae  
Theaceae  
Genus
Dracaena  
Camellia  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Tribe
-  
-  
Subfamily
-  
-  
Number of Species
1  
250  
99+
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Properties of Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua. Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena Marginata does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena Marginata has allergic reactions like and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua

Season and care of Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua Physical Information

Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua are as follows:

Care of Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua

Care of Dracaena Marginata and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena Marginata pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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