Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Canary Islands
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Rock rose
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Zistrose
Drachenbaum
In French
ciste
dragonnier
In Greek
Rock Rose
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
esteva
Dragoeiro
In Polish
skała róży
smok Drzewo
In Latin
CISTHOS
draco ligno
Family
Cistaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Rock rose and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Rock rose and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Rock rose and Dragon Tree. Rock rose doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Rock rose does not have fragrant flowers. Rock rose has allergic reactions like and Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Rock rose and Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rock rose and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Rock rose and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Dragon Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rock rose and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Rock rose and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rock rose and Dragon Tree
Care of Rock rose and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.