Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
tropical environments, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Janet Craig Dracaena
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Janet Craig Dracaena
In French
Prayer plant
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Portuguese
Маранта
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Polish
Prayer plant
Janet Craig Dracena
In Latin
Prayer plant
Johann Peter Dracaena
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Marantaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Janet Craig Dracaena
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Janet Craig Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Janet Craig Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral.
Prayer Plant and Janet Craig Dracaena Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Janet Craig Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Janet Craig Dracaena are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
- Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Janet Craig Dracaena
Care of Prayer Plant and Janet Craig Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Prayer Plant 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.