Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Canary Islands
Africa
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Less Watering
Average Water
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Hydrangea
In German
Drachenbaum
Hortensie
In French
dragonnier
Hortensia
In Spanish
Drago
Hortensia
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Hortênsia
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
draco ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Agavaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean
Care of Dragon Tree and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.