Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Canary Islands
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Toxic
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
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
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Pot Marigold
In German
Drachenbaum
Ringelblume
In French
dragonnier
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Drago
Caléndula
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
pot Marigold
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Pot Marigold
In Latin
draco ligno
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Pot Marigold
Care of Dragon Tree and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.