Dracaena fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Owned by Ethan “Golden Boy” Leebs (@Ethan).
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Notes
Family: Asparagaceae. Toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. The brown tips on the leaves often indicate low humidity or sensitivity to fluoride in tap water.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Corn Plant
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Houseplant, Tropical Plant, Bush / Shrub
- Growing Medium
- Soil
- Growth Habit
- Upright / Erect, Tree
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Cutting
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Medium Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
- Light Needs
- Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
- Acquisition Source
- David
- Natural Habitat Location
- Tropical Africa
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- Family: Asparagaceae. Toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. The brown tips on the leaves often indicate low humidity or sensitivity to fluoride in tap water.
Dracaena
fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Growth & Physical Traits
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Care & Requirements
Origin & Source
Collection Context
Added Details
Family: Asparagaceae. Toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. The brown tips on the leaves often indicate low humidity or sensitivity to fluoride in tap water.
Item Lore
The *Dracaena fragrans* 'Janet Craig' is a staple of indoor horticulture, favored for its deep green, sword-like foliage and remarkable tolerance for low-light environments. Named after a daughter of a prominent mid-20th-century nurseryman, this cultivar remains one of the most reliable and popular choices for interior landscaping due to its structural elegance and minimal maintenance requirements.
Dracaena
fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Added Details
Family: Asparagaceae. Toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. The brown tips on the leaves often indicate low humidity or sensitivity to fluoride in tap water.
Growth & Physical Traits
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Care & Requirements
Origin & Source
Collection Context
Item Lore
The *Dracaena fragrans* 'Janet Craig' is a staple of indoor horticulture, favored for its deep green, sword-like foliage and remarkable tolerance for low-light environments. Named after a daughter of a prominent mid-20th-century nurseryman, this cultivar remains one of the most reliable and popular choices for interior landscaping due to its structural elegance and minimal maintenance requirements.