Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
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, 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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
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
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Chinese lantern
In German
Drachenbaum
Lampionblume
In French
dragonnier
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Drago
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Chinese lantern
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
draco ligno
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Chinese Lantern
Care of Dragon Tree and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.