Dracaena 'Janet Craig' (Dracaena fragrans)
- Low light
- Easy care
What arrives
- Your Dracaena 'Janet Craig'
- Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
- Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.
- If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
- From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.
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Care guide
Looking after your Dracaena 'Janet Craig'
Light
Low to medium, indirect light.
Water
Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
Cats and dogs
Toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Care level
Easy
Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.
Pot size guide
How big is each size?
Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.
- 3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
- 4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
- 6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included
About this plant
Janet Craig grows glossy, deep green leaves that arch out from a sturdy upright stem. It has been a mainstay of offices and lobbies for decades because it looks lush in light that would starve most plants.
It is happy in low to medium, indirect light; keep it out of direct sun, which scorches the leaves. Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry and let the pot drain. Brown tips usually come from fluoride or salts in tap water, so use filtered water if you can, and wipe the leaves to keep them shiny.
It grows slowly and stays upright, so it fits beside a desk, in a hallway or in a corner far from the window.
The ASPCA lists Janet Craig dracaena as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.
Good to know
Questions about the Dracaena 'Janet Craig'
How much light does the Dracaena 'Janet Craig' need?
Low to medium, indirect light.
How often should I water the Dracaena 'Janet Craig'?
Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
Is the Dracaena 'Janet Craig' toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Which size should I choose?
Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3", 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.
Do you ship plants in winter?
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.
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