Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Well Drained
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
DIANELLA caerulea
Common Name
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
In Hindi
Janet Craig Dracaena
blue flax lily
In German
Janet Craig Dracaena
blau Flachs Lilie
In French
Janet Craig Dracaena
Dianella caerulea
In Spanish
Janet Craig Dracaena
Dianella caerulea
In Greek
Janet Craig Dracaena
Dianella caerulea
In Portuguese
Janet Craig Dracaena
blue flax lily
In Polish
Janet Craig Dracena
blue flax lily
In Latin
Johann Peter Dracaena
blue flax lily
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Blue Flax Lily
Season and care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Blue Flax Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Janet Craig Dracaena and Blue Flax Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Janet Craig Dracaena and Blue Flax Lily Physical Information
Janet Craig Dracaena and Blue Flax Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Janet Craig Dracaena and Blue Flax Lily are as follows:
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Blue Flax Lily
Care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Blue Flax Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Janet Craig Dracaena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Janet Craig Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.