Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Canary Islands
China
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, 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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Drachenbaum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
dragonnier
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Drago
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
draco ligno
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Dragon Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.