Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux











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Dracaena fragrans 'Janet Craig' is a classic dark green cane Dracaena with broad, glossy leaves and a solid, deep foliage colour. Its crowns gather at the tops of upright stems, creating a leafy indoor plant with a soft, full outline and very little visual noise. The rich green blades make it a calm backdrop plant in mixed interiors, especially where a single deep foliage tone is wanted. Dracaena can cause vomiting or digestive upset if eaten, so keep 'Janet Craig' outside pet reach. It adapts to moderate indoor light, and a freely draining mix helps the cane roots stay healthy between waterings.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~40–60% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright cane-forming woody perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 200 cm • Max. spread: 100 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Dracaena fragrans; species from Tropical Africa, seasonally dry tropics
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
14°C
Bring under cover below
10°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot
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