The difference between the Dutch iron and the dragon blood tree, which is easier to raise?

I. the difference between the two

1. Different families and genera: from the perspective of classification, there is a great difference between the two. Dutch iron is a perennial woody plant of the genus Liliaceae, while the dragon blood tree is a tree of the genus agave in the tequila family. Different families and genera mean a distant genetic relationship, but according to the past classification, the tequila family is also a kind of Liliaceae.

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

3. Different habits: Dutch iron is produced in Central America and can be found in warm areas of Mexico and Guatemala. It is more resistant to drought and barren, likes a warm climate and an environment with plenty of light, and should be kept above 0 ℃ in winter. The dragon blood tree is native to the Canary Islands and grows all the year round. It can not be less than 5 ℃ in winter.

Second, which is easy to raise

These two kinds of plants come from tropical areas, and it is often easier to grow in the south of our country, but in the north, because the winter is relatively cold, in order to ensure safe passage through the winter, we must do a good job of keeping warm, and it is usually better to keep them in a greenhouse. In addition, as both of them are relatively tall, they must be pruned frequently at home.