Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
marginata, sanderiana
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARISAEMA dracontium
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Green Dragon
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Arisaema dracontium
Tritoma
In German
Arisaema dracontium
Tritoma
In French
Arisaema dracontium
Tritoma
In Spanish
Arisaema dracontium
tritoma
In Greek
Arisaema dracontium
tritoma
In Portuguese
Arisaema dracontium
Tritoma
In Polish
Arisaema dracontium
Tritoma
In Latin
Arisaema dracontium
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Arisaemateae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Green Dragon and Tritoma
Wondering what are the properties of Green Dragon and Tritoma? We provide you with everything About Green Dragon and Tritoma. Green Dragon doesn't have thorns and Tritoma 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 Tritoma 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 Tritoma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Green Dragon and Tritoma
Season and care of Green Dragon and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Green Dragon and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Dragon is Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Dragon and Tritoma Physical Information
Green Dragon and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Green Dragon and Tritoma are as follows:
Green Dragon flower color: Green
Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Green Dragon and Tritoma
Care of Green Dragon and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Dragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
