Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Dracaena Marginata
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Habitat
Volcanic Islands
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Water daily during 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Ragged Robin
In German
Drachenbaum
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
dragonnier
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Drago
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Ragged Robin
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Ragged Robin
In Latin
draco ligno
Robin ragged
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Ragged Robin
Care of Dragon Tree and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.