Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Broadleaf evergreen
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
Needs more water during establishment
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA marginata
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Sawblade
In Hindi
Dracaena marginata
Sawblade
In German
Dracaena marginata
Sawblade
In French
Dracaena marginata
Sawblade
In Spanish
Dracaena marginata
Dyckia piña
In Greek
Dracaena marginata
Sawblade
In Portuguese
marginata do Dracaena
Sawblade
In Polish
Dracena marginata
Sawblade
In Latin
Dracaena marginata
Sawblade
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Bromeliales
Family
Agavaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade
Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade? We provide you with everything About Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade. Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns and Sawblade doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena Marginata does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena Marginata has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sawblade 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 Sawblade and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade
Season and care of Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade Physical Information
Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade are as follows:
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Sawblade include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena Marginata pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
