Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Canary Islands
Types
-
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
Wilga
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Pirol
Drachenbaum
In French
loriot
dragonnier
In Greek
φλώρος
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Wilga
smok Drzewo
In Latin
oriole
draco ligno
Phylum
Charophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Wilga and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Wilga and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Wilga and Dragon Tree. Wilga doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Wilga does not have fragrant flowers. Wilga has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Wilga and Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wilga and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Wilga and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Wilga and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wilga and Dragon Tree
Care of Wilga and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance 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 Wilga 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.