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Dracaena fragrans Janet Craig - Corn plant

Dracaena fragrans Janet Craig
Corn plant

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A popular houseplant prized for its exotic appearance and tropical elegance. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it is ideal for office spaces or beginners at home. This is a stately plant that will make an interesting focal point in any home with the habit of a small tree or palm. Its dark green, sword-shaped foliage cascades gracefully. The leaves grow in clusters on thick, ornamental stems. Thriving in bright indirect light or under more moderate light conditions, it adapts well to standard or humid environments, flourishing between 18-24°C in well-drained soil.
Watering frequency
Moderate (once a week)
Indoor exposure
Moderate light, Indirect bright light
Benefits and advantages
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Benefits and advantages
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Description

Discover the Dracaena fragrans 'Janet Craig', also known by the synonym Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig'. This cultivar effortlessly brings elegance to your home with its exotic appearance featuring glossy, sword-shaped, dark green leaves. Low-maintenance and resilient, this houseplant (suitable for both homes and office spaces) displays clusters of foliage that start upright before arching gracefully over sturdy trunks, adding structure to your space. With slow growth, it requires minimal care. Perfect for modern interiors or as a specimen in an indoor jungle, it thrives in bright rooms away from direct sunlight but tolerates lower light conditions.

Belonging to the Asparagaceae family, the Dracaena Janet Craig originates from a species with multiple botanical names: Aletris fragrans, Dracaena deremensis, Cordyline fragrans, Pleomele fragrans, Dracaena fragrans. Its common names include Fragrant Dracaena, African Dragon Tree, and Cornstalk Dracaena. Native to tropical Africa, particularly Angola, Mozambique, and surrounding regions, it is often grown outdoors in tropical regions. Widely cultivated as a houseplant worldwide, it proves quite undemanding. It can reach up to 2m in height and 1.5m in width with a slow growth. Its lanceolate foliage can grow up to 1 metre long, elegantly drooping as the plant matures. Flowering is rare indoors, appearing as small white flowers.

Indoors, the Dracaena Janet Craig prefers moderate humidity (60% or higher) but adapts well to standard ambient humidity and drier air. It thrives best between 18–26°C in well-drained soil with moderate watering. Allow the top few centimetres of compost to dry before watering again, and avoid letting water stagnate at the bottom of the pot.

The 'Janet Craig' Dragon Tree blends seamlessly in any contemporary, bohemian, minimalist, or exotic style—adding a lush, warm touch to any room. Thanks to its bushy habit, palm-like foliage, and striking stature, it makes a bold architectural statement. Pair it with plants featuring differently shaped leaves such as the Dracaena fragrans 'White Jewel' and the Philodendron 'Minima'.

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Foliage

Foliage colour dark green
Foliage description Lanceolate foliage
Foliage persistence Evergreen

Plant habit

Growth habit Dressed, Flared
Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 70 cm
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time June to August

Botanical data

Genus

Dracaena

Species

fragrans

Cultivar

Janet Craig

Family

Asparagaceae

Other common names

Corn plant

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid, South America

Safety measures

Toxic plant
Product reference238010

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Location

The Dragon Tree will easily find its place in any bright room of the house or even an office space. Just make sure to spare it from direct sunlight. Also avoid cold draughts and sudden temperature changes.

Location

Indoor exposure Moderate light, Indirect bright light
For which room? Office, Lounge, Bedroom, Veranda
Growth habit Dressed, Flared
Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 70 cm
Growth rate slow
Low temperature tolerance >10°C (temperate greenhouse), >15°C (greenhouse), >20°C (tropical greenhouse)
Humidity level High (60-80%), Moderate (40-60%)

Maintenance and care

Water moderately once a week, allowing the compost to dry out on the surface between waterings. Avoid overwatering which can lead to root rot. Ensure the pot has good drainage and do not let water stagnate in the saucer. Mist the foliage 1 to 2 times a week to maintain humidity, especially during the heating season.

Potting advice, substrates and fertilisers

Every 2 to 3 years, preferably in spring.
Use a houseplant compost with a bit of perlite or a cactus mix. Add clay pebbles to the bottom of the pot to prevent water accumulation.
Use a liquid fertiliser for green plants with an NPK ratio of 3-1-2 or 5-3-3. Apply every 4 weeks from spring to autumn, diluting to half the recommended dose.

Houseplant care

Remove dead leaves regularly to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent the spread of diseases.
No pruning necessary, but remove any yellowed or damaged leaves to encourage new growth.

Disease and pest advice

If mealybugs appear, clean the leaves with a cloth soaked in a mixture of water and black soap. In case of red spider mite infestation, increase the humidity around the plant and use an organic acaricide.

Maintenance and care

Watering frequency Moderate (once a week)
Fogging 1 time a week
Type of soil Draining soil
Pests and diseases Mealybugs, Red spider mites, Thrips, Black spots
Susceptibility to diseases Medium
Ease of cultivation Amateur

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