Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Well Drained
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
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
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Janet Craig Dracaena
Gerbera
In German
Janet Craig Dracaena
Gerbera
In French
Janet Craig Dracaena
Gerbera
In Spanish
Janet Craig Dracaena
Gerbera
In Greek
Janet Craig Dracaena
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Janet Craig Dracaena
Gerbera
In Polish
Janet Craig Dracena
Gerbera
In Latin
Johann Peter Dracaena
Gerbera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Janet Craig Dracaena and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Janet Craig Dracaena and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Janet Craig Dracaena and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Janet Craig Dracaena and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Gerbera Daisy 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 Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.