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#356892 May 18th, 2012 at 02:19 AM
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Hello all,

I adopted a plant from a friend that passed away unexpectedly. I've had it for four years now and don't know what the name of it is. The plant has flourished and almost touches my ceiling. I did some research on the internet and can't seem to find actually what it is. It seems to be a cross between a rubber plant with it's stalk, and a dragon or corn plant with it's leaves. Does anyone recognize it and how do I trim the top without harming the plant?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks ~ Sherri



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Sherbears #356918 May 19th, 2012 at 12:19 AM
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Hi and welcome to the forums!

Looks like you have a dracaena Janet Craig. They are very easy plants. I have found that when they get too tall or leggy, I have cut them back and rooted the top part, or simply put the cut piece back into the soil after removing the bottom leaves. The top of the original plant will put out new growth on 2 sides of the tip.

Many many years ago when I lived in Reno, a local library severly cut back their very tall dracaenas and I took 3 pieces home. I had some lovely free and large plants!

I just read this online about dracaenas, and find it very interesting, as my daughter is allergic to formaldehyde:

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The temperature requirements for Janet Craig is a comfortable 75 degrees and the water requirements are low. Dracaenas are one of the plants used in the NASA Clean Air Study and has shown to help remove Formaldehyde.



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plants 'n pots #356964 May 20th, 2012 at 10:50 AM
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Yes, I think that is what I have. Funny it didn't show up in any of my searches.

I was wondering if I would be able to re-root the cut portion.

Thanks much for your help

~Sherri


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