Dracaena Janet Craig belongs to the genus of evergreens from the asparagus family, which grows wild in the African and South Asian tropics.

In tropical thickets, there are specimens up to 6 m high. Indoor decorative deciduous dracaena varieties often grow up to 1.5-2 m, in rare cases – up to 3-4 m. An upright lignified trunk has many transverse stripes: these are traces of dead leaves.

Dracaena Janet Craig is a fragrant species, but it rarely blooms at home. The forming dense inflorescences in the form of a brush are pinkish on the outside. White or creamy flowers have a pleasant herbaceous honey aroma.

A young plant is formed in the form of a shrub with lanceolate leaves 3-4 cm wide and 25-30 cm long. Adult “palms” have leaves more than half a meter in length, curving downward.

There are dormant buds on the stem, from which leaf rosettes are expelled. A properly formed plant takes on a given lush shape. In flower shops such a dracaena can be found marked “Janet Craig Branch”.

The flower growers have developed a miniature form – Dracaena Janet Craig Compacta. It is distinguished by slow growth rates: the shrub grows by only 3-4 cm during the year. An adult plant reaches 35-40 cm in height. The leaves up to 15 cm long are collected in a dense bundle.

The exotic culture has adapted well to indoor conditions in different climatic zones, including those with a temperate and harsh continental climate.

To keep the plant strong and healthy, follow these simple rules:

• Do not overmoisten the soil
• Do not place the flower in direct sunlight
• Avoid drafts and sudden temperature changes
  

  Lighting

  The best place for Dracaena Janet Craig is on the west or southwest side of the room. Plant pots are best placed closer to the window, but not on the windowsill. If the “palm” stands in a corner or other shaded place, it needs additional lighting. With insufficient light, the leaves become lethargic and pale, the stem starts to stretch and new rosettes do not develop.

  In winter, it’s better to place Dracaena Janet Craig away from the heating devices.

   

  Watering

  Moderate soil moisture and loose soil structure ensure healthy growth of the aboveground part and root system of Dracaena Janet Craig.

  During spring and summer, Dracaena Janet Craig needs to be watered 2 times a week. First, you should check the moisture of the soil at a depth of 2 cm: if the soil is dry, water it until moisture appears in the pallet. It is better to drain the excess water so that the roots do not rot.

  It is recommended to pass the water for irrigation through a charcoal filter. You can add charcoal to a container of water while settling it.

  Spray Dracaena Janet Craig from a spray bottle or give it a shower. At the same time, water should not be allowed to stagnate in the bases of the leaves – it leads to decay of the trunk.

  If the air in the room is dry, you can put a decorative container with water next to the plant.

  In winter, watering is reduced to 2-3 times a month (depending on air humidity).

   

  Temperature

  In summer, dracaena grows well on balconies and in shady corners of the garden. The most favorable air temperature is + 22 °C … + 26 °C.

  In winter, it is desirable to lower the temperature to +16 °C + 18 °C.