Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
tropical environments, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Janet Craig Dracaena
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Janet Craig Dracaena
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Janet Craig Dracena
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Johann Peter Dracaena
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Janet Craig Dracaena doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Janet Craig Dracaena has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena
Season and care of Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena Physical Information
Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
- Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena
Care of Guzmania and Janet Craig Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Guzmania 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.