Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, 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
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
sweetshrub
In German
Drachenbaum
sweetshrub
In French
dragonnier
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Drago
sweetshrub
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
sweetshrub
In Polish
smok Drzewo
sweetshrub
In Latin
draco ligno
sweetshrub
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Sweetshrub
Care of Dragon Tree and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.