Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
marginata, sanderiana
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARISAEMA dracontium
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Green Dragon
Arjuna
In Hindi
Arisaema dracontium
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Arisaema dracontium
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Arisaema dracontium
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Arisaema dracontium
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Arisaema dracontium
arjuna
In Portuguese
Arisaema dracontium
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Arisaema dracontium
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Arisaema dracontium
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Genus
Arisaema
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arisaemateae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree? We provide you with everything About Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree. Green Dragon doesn't have thorns and Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Green Dragon does not have fragrant flowers. Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching and Arjuna Tree has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching. 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 Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Dragon is Loam and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Green Dragon flower color: Green
Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree
Care of Green Dragon and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Dragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Dragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.