Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Canary Islands
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Wild sago
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
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, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Coontie
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Coontie
In German
Drachenbaum
Coontie
In French
dragonnier
coontie
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Coontie
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Coontie
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Coontie
In Latin
draco ligno
Coontie
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Zamieae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dragon Tree and Coontie
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Coontie? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Coontie. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Coontie doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Coontie 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 Coontie and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Coontie
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Coontie Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Coontie are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Coontie
Care of Dragon Tree and Coontie 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 Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.