Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
tropical environments, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Janet Craig Dracaena
In German
Bougainvillea
Janet Craig Dracaena
In French
Bougainvilliers
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Greek
Bougainvillea
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Janet Craig Dracena
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Johann Peter Dracaena
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Janet Craig Dracaena
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Janet Craig Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Janet Craig Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral.
Bougainvillea and Janet Craig Dracaena Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Janet Craig Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Janet Craig Dracaena are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
- Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Janet Craig Dracaena
Care of Bougainvillea and Janet Craig Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Janet Craig Dracaena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Janet Craig Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.