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Hi, I'm a very novice plant owner, but this plant does look like one that I own. I'm guessing its around 18 inches tall and has two stalks coming up from the base. I'm not sure if it's a problem or the way it's supposed to be, but it seems like for every new growth from the top of this plant, it loses an equal amount from the bottom, so that the stalk is increasingly long. The top stays healthy, but the bottom keeps browning and dropping off. The plant is about 7 years old. Any advice?
On Aug 30, 2006, EnhancingNature from Germantown, MD (Zone 6b) wrote:
"Janet Craig" is one of the most shade-tolerant house plants in existence. But that doesn't mean it performs best in a closet. If it truly needs to enhance a dark corner, try rotating it out to a brighter spot from time to time. As for dying leaf tips, that's often caused by overwatering. If the plant is growing extremely slowly (in dim light), it needs extremely little water. To get a true sense of that, try withholding water until it shows distress -- that will probably take a very long time! Next time, water in a little shorter interval -- maybe monthly or bi-monthly. You can also trim off brown tips with sharp scissors; try to maintain a natural shape.
On May 12, 2006, brabrevilo from Lincoln, MI wrote:
I have grown the Janet Craig for years. To my SUPRISE, one of my three( they live in the same planter inside) has an unusual looking large bud at the very top of it. What in the world is happening??
Any input would be great.
On Oct 20, 2005, BayAreaTropics from Hayward, CA wrote:
One of the best house plants you can find. No pests,takes little or much light indoors and is very forgiving about watering. Likes warmth -i dont think it is a 9b plant.
EDIT 2007: My 20+ year old 4' multitrunk plant bloomed for the first time. Unlike the regular corn plant,'compacata' has no fragrance..darn.
On Jun 1, 2005, darylmitchell from Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) wrote:
I've had this plant for a couple of years. The greenhouse from which I bought it said that it would grow under low lighting, so I kept it at work, where my office faces north and has a few small windows. It hasn't grown very much and the leaves sometimes develop black spots or die back at the tips. I think it needs more light than it's currently getting.
On Jul 2, 2003, patp from Summerville, SC (Zone 8a) wrote:
I keep plant in bright, indirect light; receives late afternoon sun through low-e glass. Sword-shaped leaves have parallel venation. I've read that scales, mealybugs, and thrips can sometimes be a problem but I've never had a problem in my 3 years of ownership. Origin Africa or Asia. Very lovely indoor plant.
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This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Hayward, California San Diego, California Bartow, Florida Black Diamond, Florida Boca Raton, Florida Hollywood, Florida Ocala, Florida Sumterville, Florida Lost Lake Woods, Michigan Minneapolis, Minnesota Henderson, Nevada Austin, Texas (2 reports) Broaddus, Texas
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