Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Africa
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
Esperanza
Dracaena
In German
Esperanza
Dracaena
In French
Esperanza
Dracaena
In Spanish
Esperanza
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Esperanza
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Dracaena
In Polish
Esperanza
Dracena
In Latin
Esperanza
Dracaena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Dracaena
Season and care of Esperanza and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Esperanza and Dracaena Physical Information
Esperanza and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Dracaena are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Esperanza and Dracaena
Care of Esperanza and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.