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