Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Canary Islands
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Jam
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Sea Grape
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Sea Grape
Drachenbaum
In French
Sea Grape
dragonnier
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Drago
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Sea Grape
smok Drzewo
In Latin
Uva mare
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Sea Grape and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Dragon Tree. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Sea Grape and Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Sea Grape and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Sea Grape and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sea Grape and Dragon Tree
Care of Sea Grape and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Sea Grape 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.