Meet the Dracaena Janet Craig (Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’), a beloved houseplant featuring lush, upright foliage. Belonging to the corn plant family, it boasts cane-like stems crowned with glossy, dark green leaves that have a wavy texture.
Similar to other dracaena varieties and members of the asparagaceae family like cast iron plants, Dracaena Janet Craig is exceptionally low maintenance and perfect for indoor environments. Thriving in low-light settings and requiring minimal watering, it’s an ideal choice for hassle-free indoor gardening.
Light
Dracaena Janet Craig thrives as a tropical houseplant in low light environments, tolerating bright, indirect sunlight but avoiding direct sun to prevent leaf damage. Ensure it’s placed where natural sunlight is present, avoiding areas with no sunlight at all.
Watering
The Dracaena Janet Craig is perfect for beginners, needing infrequent watering. Water every 7-10 days, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Use non-softened water as softened water is too salty for this plant.
Temperature and Humidity
Dracaena Janet Craig prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit and thrives with medium to high humidity levels. To maintain humidity indoors, mist the plant leaves every one to three days.
Fertilizer
Dracaena Janet Craig, like all dracaena plants, is slow-growing and does not need much fertilizer. Feed every three months with an all-purpose plant fertilizer at half the recommended strength.
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