The distinction of Dutch iron and dragon's blood tree, which better raise?

Check: Desert Rose just bought back, the need to check the growth situation, to see if the root system is damaged, there is no yellow leaves. If there is a problem, it needs to be pruned in time, which will help the later growth. Illumination: can be placed in a soft scattering of light for culture, to avoid strong light exposure. Watering: The desert rose that just bought, can water first. Then wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. Fertilization: When you just bought it, you don't need to fertilize it.

1. Difference

1. Different families and genera: In terms of classification, there are great differences between them.Dutch iron is a perennial woody plant of Yucca in Liliaceae, while Dracaena is a tree of Dracaena in Agavaceae. Different families and genera mean that they are more distantly related, but according to past classifications, Agavaceae is also a member of Liliaceae.

2, shape is different: Dutch iron and dragon's blood tree at first glance very similar, but if you look carefully at the leaves, or can find the difference between the two.The former leaves are narrow, lanceolate in shape, usually growing at the top of the stem, leathery in texture, very tough, but without petioles.The latter leaves are not so long, sword-shaped and usually sharp.

3. Habits are different: Dutch iron is produced in Central America. It can be seen in warm areas of Mexico and Guatemala. It is relatively drought-resistant and barren. It likes warm climate and sunny environment. Overwintering should be kept above 0 .Dracaena originated in the Canary Islands, growing all year round, winter can not be below 5 degrees Celsius.

2. which good health

Both of these plants come from the tropics, and it is often easier to grow in the south of our country, but in the north, because the winter is relatively cold, if you want to ensure safe overwintering, you must do a good job of keeping warm, and it is usually better to keep them in a greenhouse.In addition, because both of them grow taller, they must be pruned frequently at home.

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