Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa
Types
Not Available
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Dracaena
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Dracaena
In French
géant nénuphar
Dracaena
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
νούφαρο
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
waterlily
Dracaena
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Dracena
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Dracaena
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Liliales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Dracaena
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Dracaena? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Dracaena. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Dracaena doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dracaena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Giant Waterlily and Dracaena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Dracaena
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Giant Waterlily and Dracaena Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Dracaena are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Dracaena
Care of Giant Waterlily and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.