Dracaena plants and cordillins related to them are spectacular trees and bushes, somewhat resembling a palm tree. The dracenes and cordillins are so similar that only specialists can distinguish them. These plants are divided into two groups. One is a slender shrub of tropical forests with dark green flexible leaves. The second group is a drought-resistant tree. Thanks to the dense crown and powerful trunk they are also called the dragon tree. Many varieties and varieties of dracen and cordillin are successfully grown in room conditions.
Dracaena
Depending on the classification, there are 40 to 150 Dracene species. Many dracaenes are popular ornamental-deciduous plants. It is believed that dracaena symbolizes power, prestige, prosperity. There are variegated and green-leaved species and varieties of dracen. Among the houseplants, the most popular are Dracaena reflexa (Dracaena bent), Dracaena godseffiana (Dracena Godsef), Dracaena sanderiana (Dracena Sandera), Dracaena deremensis (Dracena Derma), Dracaena fragrans (Dracaena fragrant), Dracaena marginata (Dracena bordered).
Equally popular are the dracenas in the garden and park ensembles. They can often be found in greenhouses, winter gardens, heated greenhouses, in spacious halls of office and residential premises. The most striking and memorable decorative species include:
Trees : Dracaena ombet, Dracaena draco (Drakanova tree), Dracaena cinnabari (Dracaena cinnabar-red), Dracaena arborea (Dracaena arborescent), Dracaena Americana.
Shrubs : Dracaena concinna, Dracaena cincta, Dracaena bicolour, Dracaena aletriformis, Dracaena marmorata, Dracaena mannii, Dracaena hookeriana, Dracaena goldieana, Dracaena elliptica, Dracaena umbraculifera, Dracaena thalioides, Dracaena surculosa, Dracaena phrynioides.
Cordillina
From the Greek name of the genus Cordyline translates as "tuber". And not with a simple. These plants have greatly expanded rhizomes and underground stems. Cordillins grow along the western coast of the Pacific Ocean and in Madagascar, and therefore they love moisture at home.
Cordillins more than other plants resemble a palm tree. Only much more compact and thicker (up to 1.5 meters in height). Blooming cordillins "in captivity" is very rare. Some varieties and types of cordillins have been growing here for more than 100 years. For example, Cordyline australis (Cordilina southerly), Cordillina indivisible, Cordyline fruticosa (Cordillinum shrubby), Cordyline banksii (Cordylina Banksa). They are sure to be met in the polyclinic, in the foyer of the office building, in the establishment of culture, in production, at home.
There are 15 kinds of cordillins known, and all of them can become an excellent ornament of a house or garden: Cordyline cannifolia, Cordyline congesta, Cordyline dracaenoides, Cordyline haageana, Cordyline indivisa, Cordyline manners-suttoniae, Cordyline murchisoniae, Cordyline obtecta, Cordyline petiolaris, Cordyline pomilio, Cordyline rubra , Cordyline stricta.
More often than not others in our region there is Cordillina shrub, also called borderline or apical. The plant is also known under the euphonious name "Tree of Kings". To date, a lot of luxurious varieties of this species are distinguished, differing in the color of the leaves. Cordillina shrub loves bright places, but without direct exposure to sunlight. They are recommended to be kept all year round at temperatures not lower than +18 degrees, while simultaneously providing increased humidity of air and soil.
Another common species is the southern cordillina. The plant comes from New Zealand. The most memorable variety of this species can be called Atropurpurea (Atropurpura). This variety has spectacular glossy dark purple leaves. The plant itself feels great in cool conditions, so it is ideal for a well-lit winter garden.