Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Canary Islands
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Star anise and more
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Anise
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Drachenbaum
Anis
In French
dragonnier
Anis
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
anis
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Anyż
In Latin
draco ligno
Anethum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Anise
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Dragon Tree and Anise Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Anise are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Anise
Care of Dragon Tree and Anise 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 Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.