Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
tropical environments, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H2, 21, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, 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, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
  
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
  
Common Name
European crab apple
  
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
  
In Hindi
european crab apple
  
Janet Craig Dracaena
  
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
Janet Craig Dracaena
  
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
Janet Craig Dracaena
  
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
Janet Craig Dracaena
  
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
Janet Craig Dracaena
  
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
  
Janet Craig Dracaena
  
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
  
Janet Craig Dracena
  
In Latin
european crab apple
  
Johann Peter Dracaena
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Malus
  
Dracaena
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Janet Craig Dracaena
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Janet Craig Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Janet Craig Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Janet Craig Dracaena season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Janet Craig Dracaena Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Janet Craig Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Janet Craig Dracaena are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
- Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Janet Craig Dracaena
Care of European Crab Apple and Janet Craig Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab Apple 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.