Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Africa
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Insects, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
Water Celery
Dracaena
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Dracaena
In French
Céleri d'eau
Dracaena
In Spanish
El apio agua
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Dracaena
In Polish
Seler Woda
Dracena
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Dracaena
Season and care of Water Celery and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Water Celery and Dracaena Physical Information
Water Celery and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Dracaena are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Water Celery and Dracaena
Care of Water Celery and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.