Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Southeastern Asia
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
-
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
Air freshner, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Elephant Ear
In German
Drachenbaum
Elephant Ear
In French
dragonnier
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Drago
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Elephant Ear
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Elephant Ear
In Latin
draco ligno
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Dragon Tree and Elephant Ear
Care of Dragon Tree and Elephant Ear 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 Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.