Janet Craig Dracaena

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  • Showy Foliage
  • Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light)
  • Average Watering Needs
  • Mature Height Up to 10 Feet 

Native to Africa, Janet Craig Dracaena is a low-light workhorse that sports shiny, wide, dark-green leaves with wavy margins; the leaves reach up to 2 ft long! Easily adaptable to a wide range of environments, Janet Craig Dracaena is a favorite low-maintenance houseplant. 

Best Locations For Growing Janet Craig Dracaena

This is a great plant to place on the floor due to its mature height. This plant performs best in room temperatures ranging from 65 - 90 degrees F.  Avoid placing it near cold drafts and in room temperatures below 55 degrees. 

Janet Craig Dracaena Sunlight Requirements

Janet Craig prefers filtered indirect light but will grow in lower light levels. Be sure to avoid direct sunlight. 

Janet Craig Dracaena Care

Plant this Dracaena in a well-draining potting mix that contains sand, peat, or pine bark, but avoid a potting mix with perlite as Dracaenas are sensitive to it. Janet Craig Dracaena is not a fan of really hot temperatures; if it's placed in an environment with temperatures over 90 degrees F for an extended period, its leaves may begin to discolor. Give the plant leaves a light dusting from time to time to keep the foliage clean. Trim any brown tips and leaf edges off using sharp, clean scissors, following the natural contour of the leaf. 

Watering Janet Craig Dracaena

Use distilled or rainwater to water your plant, or allow for tap water to sit for 24 hours before watering to allow chemicals to dissipate. Allow the top inch or two of the soil to dry out in between waterings as this plant is not a fan of soggy soils. Janet Craig Dracaena will appreciate a light misting of its leaves and soil.  

Feeding Janet Craig Dracaena

You will not need to regularly fertilize Janet Craig; Dracaena plants are sensitive to fertilizer salt buildup.

Janet Craig Dracaena Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light
Care Requirements: Easy
Watering Requirements: Average - Let the soil dry completely, then, water deeply.
Pet Friendly: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Air Purifier: Moderate
Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Mature Height: Up to 10 feet
Mature Spread: 3 feet
Flowering: Yes
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Shade/Description: White
Fragrant: No
Foliage Type:
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Glossy, Dark Green
Temperature: 65° - 75°F (18° - 24°C)
Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)
Common Name: Janet Craig Dracaena
Other Name(s): Dragon Tree
Scientific Name: Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig'
Plant Type: House Plant
SKU:
Dracaena_Janet.Craig-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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1 Review - Janet Craig Dracaena Show Reviews

  • 5
    healthy and lush

    Posted by Carmen Harding on Dec 14, 2022

    The plant arrived on time, was well-packaged, and was very healthy. It looks like it's been taken care of very well and I can't wait to see how it grows! Thank you for making this such an easy process!