Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Canary Islands
Types
-
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
-
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
taraw palm
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Taraw palme
Drachenbaum
In French
Taraw palm
dragonnier
In Spanish
Taraw palma
Drago
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
smok Drzewo
In Latin
taraw palmarum
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Serdang and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Serdang and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Serdang and Dragon Tree. Serdang has thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Serdang does not have fragrant flowers. Serdang 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 Serdang and Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Serdang and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Serdang and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Serdang and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Serdang and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Serdang and Dragon Tree
Care of Serdang and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang 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 Serdang 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.