Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
tropical environments, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
In Hindi
southernwood
Janet Craig Dracaena
In German
Eberraute
Janet Craig Dracaena
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Janet Craig Dracena
In Latin
Southernwood
Johann Peter Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Janet Craig Dracaena
Season and care of Southernwood and Janet Craig Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Janet Craig Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Janet Craig Dracaena Physical Information
Southernwood and Janet Craig Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood 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 Southernwood and Janet Craig Dracaena are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
- Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Janet Craig Dracaena
Care of Southernwood and Janet Craig Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.