Too much shade can cause leaves to fade to a light green. I was born in a nursery in Florida and am so happy to be going to my new home. Ask Question Asked 5 years, 7 months ago.

Although dracaena is suitable for growing outdoors in USDA plant hardiness zones 10 and 11, it is most often grown as a houseplant. A dracaena janet craig can be used as a table plant, a floor plant, or a tall, stately tree.

I have seen these symptoms over and over again with dracaena.

My dracaena Hawaiian Sunshine was near a window getting indirect light and it looked like yours. Dracaena plants vary in size, shape, and color, but all share a main characteristic–their long leaves grow outward and up from a central stalk, or cane. "Janet" is well worth getting to know. The canes are sturdy, lending an unexpected architectural element to the whimsical foliage.

Overtime, lt has lost leaves, turning brown.

It’s a beautiful addition to homes or offices, but it’s a bit more difficult and more expensive than other dracaenas. Several month ago it began to show leaf scorches. I was thinking to cut tops off and re-plant but not too sure what to do?

Now there about a 2′ stem from pot, then leaves, then another 2’ stretch of stem, from losing leaves over time, then a shoot of leaves. But then, few are as easy to grow and welcome in the home as this attractive Dracaena plant. I have a cane-like stem and 2-3 heads with upright radial dark green foliage. I moved it away from the window, cut the black leaves off and now it's thriving (well as much as a slow grower thrives). Although it may seem like it's not getting very much light, it probably is. When caring for dracaena water it not more than two or three times per week during the first 20 days, and then – once per week. If you have dogs or cats at home, it's advisable to avoid planting any Dracaena, which can be toxic if ingested, especially by smaller animals. I have a Dracaena deremensis 'Lemon Lime' in my office. It is inexpensive compared to other houseplants, and the least expensive of the dracaena varieties.

Janet Craig. These attractive plants have sword- shaped, leathery, dark green, shiny leaves that are about 3” wide and 2ft.

About Janet Craig ... My leaves may turn brown-to-black and curl up, eventually falling off. About Janet Craig My botanical name is Dracaena deremensis ‘Janet Craig’ Compacta but I more commonly known as Janet Craig. Janet Craig. 'Janet Craig' Dracaena. Continue reading to learn more about this attractive houseplant. Spider mites are tiny creatures less than 1/20th of an inch long that live in colonies on the undersides of Dracaena leaves. The gardener that sold it suggested it could be a symptom of sun burns.

Its dramatic form makes a striking floor plant.

Although moderate natural lighting is ideal, it is tolerant of low light conditions. But then, few are as easy to grow and welcome in the home as this attractive Dracaena plant. Your Dracaena Colorama prefers medium indirect sunlight.

I think it needs more light than it's currently getting. Same thing with all three parts. All of these plants share a similar appearance that highlights lush foliage.

in length. Active 1 year, 8 months ago. Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig' Compacta. However, given the slight toxicity of the Dracaena's leaves, you may prefer not to plant them if you have pets or small children. Janet Craig Compacta is one of many cultivars known by the generic term, Dracaena. 1. It hasn't grown very much and the leaves sometimes develop black spots or die back at the tips. When purchased, dracaena plants should have at least 3-5 stalks in the pot; this ensures that the plant will be full as it matures. Dracaena Marginata Commonly known as red-edge dracaena or Madagascar dragon tree, Dracaena marginata is an evergreen tree that can grow eight to 15 feet high and three to eight feet wide with proper care. Viewed 23k times 4. Toxicity to Animals. Dracaena fragrans massangeana or Dracaena massangeana is commonly referred to as mass cane or corn plant, and is widely used indoors. They lose their crisp, semi-rigid bearing and start feeling soft and limp. The Dracaena Compacta has a thick green stem and several clumps of short dark green leaves 2″-4″ in length. Depending on the cultivar, dracaena may reach heights of up to 10 feet (3 m.) or even more, which means that regular dracaena trimming will probably be necessary. Mass cane is characterized by its thick, woody canes and long strap-like leaves. I have a dracaena about 8 years old, 6 ‘tall. They damage plants by feeding on the sap.