Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Africa
Types
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Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Insects, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In German
Heidekraut
Dracaena
In French
bruyère
Dracaena
In Spanish
brezo
Árbol de serpiente
In Portuguese
urze
Dracaena
In Latin
Heather
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Heather and Dracaena
Season and care of Heather and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Heather and Dracaena Physical Information
Heather and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Heather and Dracaena are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Heather and Dracaena
Care of Heather and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.