Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Canary Islands
Asia
Types
Not Available
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
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
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
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Lemon
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
नींबू
In German
Drachenbaum
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
dragonnier
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Drago
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Limão
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Cytrynowy
In Latin
draco ligno
Limon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Lemon
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Lemon Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Lemon are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Lemon
Care of Dragon Tree and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.