Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Canary Islands
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Fern 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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
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
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
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
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
Areca catechu
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
सुपारी
In German
Drachenbaum
Betelnusspalme
In French
dragonnier
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Drago
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
noz de betel
In Polish
smok Drzewo
betel nut
In Latin
draco ligno
nut Ham
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Areca nut
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Areca nut Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Areca nut are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Areca nut
Care of Dragon Tree and Areca nut 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 Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.