As far as the 12" pot is concerned, that would depend on how much plant/s you have in it. Generally sizing of pots with regard to how much soil feeds the plant within it can determine whether it is overfed or overwatered. The roots will go out into surrounding soil and nourished by much soil, it can cause problems. Right now tho, let's assume the pot is ideal for the number of plants yuo have in it. You have listed many common complaints about what happens to houseplants. Yellow leaves can come from: not enough or too much light; lack of or too much ferrilizer; nighttime temperatures that are too high---plants usually prefer cooler temps at night...in the range of 60º = 68º Overwatering is the biggest concern. When first sighting yellow leaves, if such persists in numbers, that should be your first thought...you are being too kind with the watering. A couple of yellowing leaves once in a while is of no conern...that commonly happens. They are just removed. Browning tips and edges can be clipped with scissors to keep the plant looking natural. But there again, browning tips and edges should be noted for what might be happening. Under or overwatering, too much sun or heat through a window, too much fertilizer, watering with a high degree of salts. (salts can come from the fertilizer) Then too, water that comes from a softening system should not ever be given plants. A tap outside of the system should be used. Another cause of problems is pests that are common to houseplants. Aphids (just like the ones on outdoor plants) meallybugs, whiteflies (again, like the ones outdoors), scale insects, thrips, and the one that seems to be the most found...spider mites. These cause different problems and are treated mostly different. The one treatment that is given most initially, is water. A hard stream can knock pests off. Soap and water solutions are also given and cause no problem to the plant if it doesn't solve the problem as long as soap is not allowed to remain on the plant. You can read many articles on such treatments. Make sure your pot drains well. When you water, water to drainage, let the water drain out thoroughly, then dump what's in the saucer below. Don't let the water sit else it can be drawn back up around the roots.

You're right Toni. And I know the JC you are talking about. My friend's plant (JC) grew over 8 feet tall and she had to cut it down; it didn't fit into her house anymore. But there are two different JCs. There is the one you're talking about which has long, green leaves. And there is a compact one as well with smaller leaves. And it's called a Dracaena Janet Craig Compacta. So the two plants share the same name - except for the 'Compacta' - but they grow differently. So I think we're all talking about the same thing here, more or less LOL... Here's a link with a photo of the compact version: What the heck does a Dracaena Janet Craig Compacta look like, eh?

It may not recover from the frost, but if you want to try, cut off all the dead or damaged leaves. Cut the brown stalks down as far as you have to until the center of the stalk looks firm and healthy and alive, not brown. Repot ASAP as these roots do not like to be soggy - remove all old soil gently and use a fresh, well-drained soilless potting mix. Water until a little comes out the drainage holes, then don't water again until the top of the pot is dry to the touch. If it lives, it will not grow new leaves where the old ones were, it will just grow up from the existing top of the plant. Good luck!

That is a great table--you got a deal! I actually like the chairs--you could probably easily resell them. I frequently see that style of chair painted and distresed for a sort of french shabby chic look. Good score!