Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Citrus
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
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
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
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
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, 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
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Meyer Lemon
In German
Drachenbaum
Meyer Lemon
In French
dragonnier
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Drago
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
draco ligno
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Dragon Tree and Meyer Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Meyer Lemon? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Meyer Lemon. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Meyer Lemon
Care of Dragon Tree and Meyer 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 Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.