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











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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 native to tropical Africa
Outdoor growing
Outside from 14 °C · rain-sheltered spot
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
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Dracaena fragrans 'Janet Craig' is one of the classic plain-green corn plant cultivars, valued for broad, glossy, dark green leaves on upright woody stems. It carries deep green foliage in dense clusters at the cane tips.
This cultivar has a steady plain-green cane form. The leaves are sword-shaped and slightly arching, while the stems create height as the plant matures. In a multi-cane pot, 'Janet Craig' can look full, green and established.
'Janet Craig' belongs to the Dracaena fragrans group often grown as cane plants. The plant starts with leafy heads and gradually reveals more stem as older leaves age away. This gives mature plants their familiar indoor tree silhouette while keeping most of the foliage concentrated near the top.
The accepted species is native to tropical Africa and grows as a shrub or tree, so indoor care should respect its woody structure. The roots need air as much as moisture, and the canes should not sit in a cold, wet pot. Stable warmth and a drying interval between waterings are more important than frequent attention.
Because the broad leaves can sit within easy reach on younger canes, keep Dracaena fragrans 'Janet Craig' away from pets that chew plants. Fallen or pruned leaves should be removed from pet-accessible areas.
The genus name Dracaena comes from Greek drakaina, meaning female dragon. The species name fragrans refers to the sweetly scented flowers produced by mature plants. The cultivar name 'Janet Craig' identifies this long-used plain-green indoor selection.
Dracaena fragrans 'Janet Craig' has glossy dark foliage, sturdy canes and a classic indoor tree shape.
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