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Office Plants for Low Light: Rhapis Palm, Janet Craig, Lisa Dracaena

Southern CA office, fluorescent light, 70–90°F, minimal care. Corn plants inconsistent. Kentia palm died in 1 month.

Best Bets for 6-ft Height

Rules for Success

No repotting. Ever.
Minimal fertilizer. None in low light.
Filtered/distilled water if local water hard.
Buy quality from reputable source (not discount).
Expect zero growth in low light—maintain only.

Professional Help

Hire an interior landscaper for selection + maintenance. Worth the investment.

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Plant	Light Tolerance	Height	Water	Value
Rhapis palm	Low–moderate	6+ ft	Weekly (no dry soil)	Excellent—tough, long-lived
Dracaena 'Janet Craig'	Very low	6+ ft	When top ¼ dry	Best for darkest corners
Dracaena 'Lisa'	Very low	6+ ft	When top ¼ dry	Similar to Janet Craig