Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Dracaena Marginata
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Cordate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Zonal Geranium
In German
Drachenbaum
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
dragonnier
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Drago
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
zonal Geranium
In Polish
smok Drzewo
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
draco ligno
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Agavaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium
Care of Dragon Tree and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.