Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
sweetshrub
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
sweetshrub
Drachenbaum
In French
sweetshrub
dragonnier
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Drago
In Greek
sweetshrub
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Dragoeiro
In Polish
sweetshrub
smok Drzewo
In Latin
sweetshrub
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Dragon Tree
Care of Sweetshrub and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.