Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Canary Islands
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Toxic
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
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
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
कटहल
In German
Drachenbaum
Jack
In French
dragonnier
Jackfrucht
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
καρποί
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
jaca
In Polish
smok Drzewo
chlebowca
In Latin
draco ligno
Jackfruit
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Dracaena
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Jackfruit
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Jackfruit Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Jackfruit are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Jackfruit
Care of Dragon Tree and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit pruning is done 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.