Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Crimson
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Daphne plant
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Drachenbaum
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
dragonnier
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Drago
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Daphne planta
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Daphne roślin
In Latin
draco ligno
Daphne plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dragon Tree and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Daphne. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Daphne
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Daphne Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Daphne are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Daphne
Care of Dragon Tree and Daphne 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 Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.