Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Canary Islands
Southern Europe
Types
Dracaena Marginata
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Perfumes
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 for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Rock rose
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Drachenbaum
Zistrose
In French
dragonnier
ciste
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
esteva
In Polish
smok Drzewo
skała róży
In Latin
draco ligno
CISTHOS
Family
Agavaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dragon Tree and Rock rose
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Rock rose? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Rock rose. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Rock rose doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Rock rose 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 Rock rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Rock rose
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rock rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Rock rose Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Rock rose are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Rock rose
Care of Dragon Tree and Rock rose 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 Rock rose 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 Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.