Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Egg-shaped
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
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
PENTAS
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Pentas plant
In German
Drachenbaum
Pentas Pflanze
In French
dragonnier
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Drago
planta pentas
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
planta Pentas
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Pentas roślin
In Latin
draco ligno
Pentas herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Rubioideae
Properties of Dragon Tree and Pentas
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Pentas? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Pentas. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Pentas doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Pentas 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 Pentas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Pentas
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Pentas Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Pentas are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Pentas
Care of Dragon Tree and Pentas 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 Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.