Janet Craig' is one of the few plants that have taken on the name of a cultivar as a common name. But then, few are as easy to grow and welcome in the home as this attractive Dracaena plant. Its dramatic form makes a striking floor plant."Janet" is well worth getting to know. Although tropical by nature, it adapts beautifully to average home conditions. In fact, it does so well on its own, you don't need to fuss over it at all.Young plants are a tuft of upright leaves. As the plant grows, it forms a cane-like stem with a cluster of leaves at its top.Its dark-green leaves are naturally shiny. Because of their upright form, they can be dust-catchers. Keep the leaves clean by wiping them off with a damp cloth.
Janet Craig Dracaena Care
Dracaena Deremensis
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
16°C - 24°C
Hardiness zone
10b - 11a
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
A general rule of thumb is to only water dracaena when the soil feels dry to the touch. water plants thoroughly, or until water freely flows from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. many growers choose to place a saucer under planting containers to collect excess water.
Pruning
Trim out dead and damaged leaves any time, pinching off or cutting off each of those leaves at its base. Avoid cutting into a plant's main stems or its crown, which is where its leaves and roots meet.
Fertilizer
The best fertilizer for a lime tree is one with an NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) ratio of 2:1:1, such as 6-3-3.
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Sunlight
Needs 12-18 hours of indirect sunlight.
Soil
Planting instructions will suggest planting in a sterile potting mix.
Temperature
Average room temperatures (65-75°F/18-24°C)
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Container
Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
Additional
Seedling trees begin to blossom and fruit in 3 to 6 years and reach full production in 8 to 10 years. Fruit is harvested during two periods each year, May–June and November–December. The ideal time to harvest limes is when their color changes from dark to light green and the surface skin is smooth.
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