The difference between narrow-leaved dracaena and sword-leaf dracaena

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers

Leaves: The leaves of the narrow-leaf dracaena are concentrated on the top of the stem and are lanceolate in shape; while the leaves of the sword-leaf dracaena are concentrated on the tops of the stems, branches or twigs. Sword shape. Flowers: The flowers of Dracaena angustifolia are white; while the flowers of Dracaena Scutellaria are milky white with reddish-brown warts on the upper part of the filaments.

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of Dracaena angustifolia grow concentratedly on the top of the stem. They are lanceolate in shape, about 20-40 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. The edges are entire, the top is acuminate, the base is clasping the stem, and the midrib is obviously raised on the back of the leaf.

The leaves of the Sword-leaf Dracaena are gathered at the tops of stems, branches or twigs. They are thin leathery, sword-shaped, and wider than the former.

2. Differences in flowers

Dracaena angustifolia has panicles, which can reach about 60 cm in length. The flowers are white in color and small in size.

The inflorescences of Sword-leaf Dracaena are also panicles, about 40 centimeters or more in length. The flowers are milky white, with flat filaments and reddish-brown warts on the upper part.

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