Dracaena 'Janet Craig Compacta'

The varietal 'Janet Craig Compacta' has lush, dark green leaves in a rosette reminiscent of bromeliads, but without the need for bright light, making this is a great plant for low light areas.

Because of its slow growth rate, it’s also a great choice for areas where you want a small plant. Since it’s easy to care for, it makes a nice gift plant and does well in office environments.

Facts: Dracaena

Family: Dracaena

Genus: Dracaena deremensis

Common Name: Janet Craig Compacta or Pineapple Plant

Light: Low light to filtered or northern light.

Water: Deep and infrequent waterings are best.

Temperature: Minimum 60 degrees.

Propagation: By cuttings taken from the tip of stems during active growing period, (Spring or Summer). Dracaena like to be tight in their pots so don't rush to pot them up. When potting up in size, choose a pot 1"-2" larger in diameter.

Fertilizer: Nitrogen fertilizer if leaves begin to yellow.

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