Botanical Name: Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig'
Common Name: Janet Craig dracaena
Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape a single trunked, upright plant forming erect canes when mature; usually seen in a large grouping of several large plants in a pot
Height to 15'
Spread to 4'
Growth Rate slow-moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure indoor tolerates low light indoors; prefers warm temperatures
Soil average potting soil
Hardiness gets tip-burn if humidity is too low
 
Morphology:
Leaves dark green, lanceolate to 2' long; margins somewhat ruffled or curled, often glossy
Flowers panicle of dark red flowers – rarely seen
Fruit orange berry
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings, air layering
 
Usage:
upright potted plant – frequently used in groups of 3 or 4 to form a specimen plant. Often used as a large, tree-like accent.
 
Landscape Care:
Watering likes regular watering
Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, twice monthly
Pruning remove dead leaves – trim off damaged parts of leaves
Pests/Diseases tip-burn from salty water or hot, dry conditions, mealybug
 
Origin: Tropical America
Family: Agavaceae

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