Janet Craig Dracaena
Dracaena deremensis - The TCE Specialist
Janet Craig Dracaena
🏆 Why Janet Craig?
The Janet Craig is one of the most popular Dracaenas used indoors, prized for its ability to grow in low light and tolerate considerable dryness. The slow-growing, dark green, glossy leaves make it a beautiful, showy houseplant.
🧪 #1 plant for removing TCE (trichlorethylene)
🌙 Thrives in low-light conditions
🏢 Perfect for offices and commercial spaces
🧪 TCE Removal Specialist
What is Trichlorethylene (TCE)?
TCE is a chemical solvent commonly found in indoor environments, used for:
- • Dry cleaning operations - solvent for cleaning clothes
- • Machinery maintenance - degreasing equipment
- • Fat, oil & wax removal - industrial cleaning
- • Paint and adhesive production - manufacturing processes
🌟 Janet Craig is particularly effective at removing this specific pollutant from your indoor air!
🌱 Plant Description
Physical Characteristics
Size & Structure
- • Medium-sized Dracaena
- • Unbranched stem structure
- • Usually planted 3-5 stalks per pot
- • Slow-growing habit
Foliage Details
- • Narrow, arching leaves
- • Dark green, glossy appearance
- • ~2 feet long, ~3 inches wide
- • Gentle cascading growth pattern
🌿 Care Instructions
Hardy plant that tolerates neglect - perfect for busy schedules and low-light spaces!
🌙 Light (Excellent Low-Light Tolerance)
Ideal: Semi-shade conditions
Tolerates: Dimly lit areas beautifully
💧 Watering (Low Requirement)
Allow soil to dry between waterings
Reduce watering with lower light conditions
🪴 Planting
Typically planted with 3-5 stalks per pot for a full, lush appearance.
Multiple stalks create an impressive display and maximize air-purifying benefits.
✂️ Maintenance
Air layering can be used to prolong plant usage and create new plants.
Very low maintenance - occasional dusting of leaves keeps them glossy.
📋 Quick Care Summary
🏢 Perfect Locations
Offices
Thrives under fluorescent lighting and removes workplace chemical pollutants
Near Dry Cleaners
Specifically effective at removing TCE from dry cleaning operations
Garages/Workshops
Removes degreasers and industrial cleaning solvent vapors
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