Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
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, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Wood
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 a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Wilga
In German
Drachenbaum
Pirol
In French
dragonnier
loriot
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
φλώρος
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
papa-figos
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Wilga
In Latin
draco ligno
oriole
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Charophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dragon Tree and Wilga
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Wilga? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Wilga. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Wilga doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Wilga 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 Wilga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Wilga
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Wilga Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Wilga are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Wilga
Care of Dragon Tree and Wilga 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 Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.