Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Dracaena Marginata
-
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Medium
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, 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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
-
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Twinleaf
In German
Drachenbaum
Twinleaf
In French
dragonnier
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Drago
Twinleaf
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Twinleaf
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Twinleaf
In Latin
draco ligno
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Agavaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Dragon Tree and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Twinleaf. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Twinleaf
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Twinleaf Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Twinleaf are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Twinleaf
Care of Dragon Tree and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.