Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Africa
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Well Drained
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, 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 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Janet Craig Dracaena
पवित्र कमल
In German
Janet Craig Dracaena
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Janet Craig Dracaena
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Janet Craig Dracaena
loto sagrado
In Greek
Janet Craig Dracaena
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Janet Craig Dracaena
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Janet Craig Dracena
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Johann Peter Dracaena
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Proteales
Family
Agavaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Janet Craig Dracaena and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Janet Craig Dracaena and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Janet Craig Dracaena and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Janet Craig Dracaena and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Sacred Lotus
Care of Janet Craig Dracaena and Sacred Lotus 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 Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Janet Craig Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.