Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Canary Islands
California
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Awl-Shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Requires large amount of water
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
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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Toxic
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Wood
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 for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Giant Sequoia
In German
Drachenbaum
Giant Sequoia
In French
dragonnier
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Drago
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
draco ligno
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Sequoioideae
Properties of Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia
Care of Dragon Tree and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.