Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Tip cutting
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 Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Less Watering
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
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
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Drachenbaum
Gardenie
In French
dragonnier
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Drago
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
draco ligno
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Cape Jasmine
Care of Dragon Tree and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.