Pest identification
What's eating my dracaena 'janet craig'?
Spider mites
Signs: Tiny pale flecks across leaf surfaces; fine webbing in dry, heated indoor air
Control: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth regularly; spray insecticidal soap or neem oil, particularly on undersides
Scale insects
Signs: Brown bumps along midribs and stems; sticky honeydew and sooty mold below
Control: Scrape off with a cotton swab and alcohol; follow up with horticultural oil spray repeated in 2 weeks
Thrips
Signs: Silver-grey streaking and scarring on new leaves; tiny dark frass specs visible
Control: Remove badly damaged leaves; spray with insecticidal soap or spinosad-based insecticide, covering all surfaces
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Dracaena 'Janet Craig' pests — FAQ
What is eating my dracaena 'janet craig'?
Dracaena 'Janet Craig' is most commonly attacked by spider mites and scale insects indoors, with thrips occasionally damaging new growth. Fluoride in tap water causes brown leaf tips but is not a pest. Keep away from dry heating vents and inspect the undersides of those broad, glossy leaves monthly.
How do I get rid of spider mites on dracaena 'janet craig'?
Tiny pale flecks across leaf surfaces; fine webbing in dry, heated indoor air Wipe leaves with a damp cloth regularly; spray insecticidal soap or neem oil, particularly on undersides
How do I get rid of scale insects on dracaena 'janet craig'?
Brown bumps along midribs and stems; sticky honeydew and sooty mold below Scrape off with a cotton swab and alcohol; follow up with horticultural oil spray repeated in 2 weeks
How do I get rid of thrips on dracaena 'janet craig'?
Silver-grey streaking and scarring on new leaves; tiny dark frass specs visible Remove badly damaged leaves; spray with insecticidal soap or spinosad-based insecticide, covering all surfaces