Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Canary Islands
America
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Toxic
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
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
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
तोरी
In German
Drachenbaum
Zucchini
In French
dragonnier
Courgette
In Spanish
Drago
calabacín
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
abobrinha
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Kabaczek
In Latin
draco ligno
zucchini
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Zucchini
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Zucchini Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Zucchini are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Zucchini
Care of Dragon Tree and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.