Dracaena deremensis
'Janet Craig Compacta'
Janet Craig Compact Dracaena
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Dracaena |
Species |
deremensis |
Cultivar |
'Janet Craig Compacta' |
Category |
Tropicals, Woody |
Height |
0.6 m |
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 |
Slow |
Pests |
Mealybugs, spider mites, scale and thrips. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Short and tapered with wavy margins. |
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. |