Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Canary Islands
Mexico
Types
Dracaena Marginata
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Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Seeds
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
candelabra
In German
Drachenbaum
Kandelaber
In French
dragonnier
candélabre
In Spanish
Drago
Candelabra
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Candelabra
In Polish
smok Drzewo
świeczniki
In Latin
draco ligno
candelabra
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Dragon Tree and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Candelabra. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Candelabra has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Dragon Tree and Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Candelabra
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Candelabra Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Candelabra are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Candelabra flower color: White
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Care of Dragon Tree and Candelabra
Care of Dragon Tree and Candelabra 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 Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.