Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
China, Japan
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
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
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
winter daphne
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
winter daphne
In German
Drachenbaum
Daphne odora
In French
dragonnier
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Drago
Daphne odora
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Daphne odora
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Daphne odora
In Latin
draco ligno
Daphne odora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne
Care of Dragon Tree and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.