Dracaena fragrans, Janet Craig

Dracaena Janet Craig features lush, shiny, wide green leaves with wavy edges. This tall, upright, and compact species makes an elegant floor specimen and is well-known for its air-purifying abilities. It thrives in shady spots, making it ideal for urban and office environments.

Dracaena fragrans ‘Janet Craig’ is an exotic houseplant recognized for its dense foliage, slow growth, and tolerance of low light. This low-maintenance variety is perfect for beginner plant owners. With proper care, its glossy leaves can reach up to 10 feet in height.

Dracaenas are a popular group of leaf plants that tend to grow upright with long, variegated leaves in various shades. They thrive at room temperature and require plenty of sunlight. Dracaena Janet Craig plants have sharp, leathery leaflets that can grow up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) broad and 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50.8 cm) in length. When small, they are suitable for tables, desks, or counters. As they grow, they can be used as grand floor plants, trees, or bushes.

When purchasing a large Dracaena Janet Craig, choose one with at least three stalks of different heights to ensure it remains full and bushy. Under optimal conditions, this plant can produce tall 10 to 12-inch (25.4 to 30.48 cm) stalks with fragrant white flowers. However, these flowers can create sticky, messy sap and slow down the growth of new leaves, altering the plant’s form. It is often best to cut them off as soon as they appear.