Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Canary Islands
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Dracaena Marginata
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Toothed
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 ground moist
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
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, 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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
CITRUS
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Citrus
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Drachenbaum
Zitruspflanzen
In French
dragonnier
Citrus
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Citrus
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Citrus é um género
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Cytrus
In Latin
draco ligno
citrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Citrus
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Citrus Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Citrus are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Citrus
Care of Dragon Tree and Citrus 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 Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.