Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Africa
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Orange
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In German
Orange
Dracaena
In French
Orange
Dracaena
In Spanish
naranja
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
laranja
Dracaena
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Dracena
In Latin
aurantiaco
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orange and Dracaena
Season and care of Orange and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Orange and Dracaena Physical Information
Orange and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Dracaena are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Orange and Dracaena
Care of Orange and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done 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 Orange 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.