Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
Madagascar
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
Terrestrial
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Dracaena marginata
In German
Gomphrena
Dracaena marginata
In French
Gomphrena
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
Gomphrena
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
Gomphrena
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Gomphrena
Dracena marginata
In Latin
Gomphrena
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Gomphrena and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gomphrena and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Gomphrena and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of Gomphrena and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Gomphrena and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena Marginata pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.