Janet Craig Dracaena
4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)


Also known as
Limelight, White Jewel, Hawaiian Sunshine and Dracaena Hawaiian Sunshine Cane
Taxonomy
Dracaena deremensis
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
What other plant parents say




Great but doesn’t grow much and browns
@Shannonelli…
Austin, TX
beautiful plant!!! but bugs love it...
How to care for Janet Craig Dracaena
How often to water your Janet Craig Dracaena

every 12
Janet Craig Dracaena needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
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Finding light for Janet Craig Dracaena in your home

a window
Janet Craig Dracaena can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đź’Ş.
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How to fertilize Janet Craig Dracaena

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Janet Craig Dracaena after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Janet Craig Dracaena
Janet Craig Dracaena
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 6ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.