Tropicals, Woody > Dracaena > Dracaena deremensis > Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig'

Family

Asparagaceae

Genus

Dracaena

Species

deremensis

Cultivar

'Janet Craig'

Category

Tropicals, Woody

Type

Shrub (evergreen)

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Description and Growing Information

Flowering Period

Cultivation

Best grown in rich, well-drained soil in bright, indirect light. Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.

Growth

Fast

Pests

Mealybugs, spider mites, scale and thrips.

Habitat

Horticultural origin.

Leaf Description

Long and tapered, with wavy margins, grows to 7.5 cm wide, 60 cm long.

Colour Description

Leaves are dark green.

Texture Description

Leaves are smooth and glossy.

Notable Specimens

Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Propagation

By stem tip cuttings in spring rooted in moist soil.

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