Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bulbs, 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, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Jessamine
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
चमेली
In German
Drachenbaum
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
dragonnier
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Drago
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
draco ligno
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Jessamine
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Jessamine Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Jessamine are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Jessamine
Care of Dragon Tree and Jessamine 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 Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.