Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
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
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, 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
Not Available
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, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Fuchsia
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
फ्यूशिया
In German
Drachenbaum
Fuchsie
In French
dragonnier
Fuchsia
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
φουξία
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Fúcsia
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Fuksja
In Latin
draco ligno
Fuchsia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Agavaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dragon Tree and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Fuchsia. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Fuchsia
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Fuchsia Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Fuchsia are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Fuchsia
Care of Dragon Tree and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.