Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
tropical environments, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Diseases
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DYCKIA brevifolia
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Common Name
Sawblade
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
In Hindi
Sawblade
Janet Craig Dracaena
In German
Sawblade
Janet Craig Dracaena
In French
Sawblade
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Spanish
Dyckia piña
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Greek
Sawblade
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Portuguese
Sawblade
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Polish
Sawblade
Janet Craig Dracena
In Latin
Sawblade
Johann Peter Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sawblade and Janet Craig Dracaena
Season and care of Sawblade and Janet Craig Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Sawblade and Janet Craig Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sawblade is Loam, Sand and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral.
Sawblade and Janet Craig Dracaena Physical Information
Sawblade and Janet Craig Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sawblade and Janet Craig Dracaena are as follows:
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Sawblade leaf color: Green
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
- Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sawblade and Janet Craig Dracaena
Care of Sawblade and Janet Craig Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sawblade 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 Sawblade 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.