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Best Plant to Give Dad for Dark Office

Want to give my dad a plant for Father’s day that he can put in his new office. The place seems pretty dark, small windows facing north. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

I think a Dracaena janet craig is the best plant for a dark office. It is easy to care for,very forgiving, and grows anywhere. Here are some care tips on how to grow a Dracaena janet craig. You can read more about the plant in the Popular HousePlant section of HousePlant411.com

Light: Dracaena Janet Craig Houseplants will grow slowly in low light but grow faster in medium light. If the light is extremely low, new leaves on the will be smaller and narrower in size. Placing Dracaena Janet Craig houseplants in the direct sun, even for a few minutes, burns the leaves.

Water: When in doubt, do not water Dracaena Janet Craig houseplants. Allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering. The lower the light, the less often Dracaena Janet Craig plants need water. Fluoride, chlorine, and salt in the water cause brown tips and yellow spots on the leaves of Dracaenas.

Fertilizer: Dracaena Plants do not need very much plant food. Feed a Dracaena Janet Craig once or twice a year in the spring and summer with a basic houseplant food at 1/2 the recommended strength. Too much fertilizer causes leaf tip burn on Dracaena Plants.

Temperature: Dracaena Janet Craig Plants do not do well in temperatures below 55 degrees. Cold winter drafts and blowing heaters damage the leaves of Dracaena Plants.

Dracaena Janet Craig