Janet Craig Dracaena Decline After Repotting and Low Light

Two Fatal Mistakes

1. Repotting: Janet Craig (Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig') has fragile roots. Moving to larger pots with added soil keeps the rootball wet, causing rot.
2. Light: "Floor plant lights" shining upward are useless—plants' light sensors are on top of leaves. These plants need bright indirect light from above (near a window or under overhead fluorescents 8 hrs/day).

Rescue Plan

1. Remove all added soil; return each rootball to its original nursery pot.
2. Place nursery pots inside decorative cachepots; cover gaps with Spanish moss.
3. Relocate to bright indirect light (uncovered window or 8+ hrs of overhead fluorescent).
4. Water only when top inch of original rootball is dry.

If Light Is Truly Absent

In a dim church with no windows or overhead lighting, no plant will survive long-term. Consider artificial plants instead.