Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used to make herbal teas
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA reflexa
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Pleomele, Song-of-India
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
Song-of-India
Evening Primrose
In German
Song-of-India
Evening Primrose
In French
Song- of- Inde
onagre
In Spanish
Song- de - la India
onagra
In Greek
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Canção -da-Índia
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Song- of- Indie
wiesiołka
In Latin
Song of India :
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Song-of-India and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Song-of-India and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Song-of-India and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Song-of-India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Song-of-India and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Song-of-India and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Song-of-India and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Song-of-India and Evening Primrose
Care of Song-of-India and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Song-of-India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.