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. |