Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark 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
Ovate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
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
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Tangelo
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Tangelo
In German
Drachenbaum
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
dragonnier
Tangelo
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Tangelo
In Latin
draco ligno
Tangelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Dragon Tree and Tangelo
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Tangelo? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Tangelo. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Tangelo doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Tangelo 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 Tangelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Tangelo
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Tangelo Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Tangelo are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Tangelo
Care of Dragon Tree and Tangelo 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 Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.