Corn Plant

Dracaena Fragrans

🌿 Basic Overview

• Scientific name: Dracaena fragrans

• Common names: Corn Plant, Cornstalk Dracaena

• Family: Asparagaceae

• Origin: Tropical Africa

• Type: Evergreen shrub — often grown indoors as a decorative foliage plant

🌱 Appearance

• Has long, arching leaves that resemble corn leaves — hence the nickname.

• Leaves are typically green with lighter yellow or lime-green stripes in the center or along the edges, depending on the variety (like ‘Massangeana’).

• Mature plants can form woody stems or “canes,” making them look like mini trees.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light, but it’s very tolerant — it can survive in lower light too.

• Too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves; too little can fade the variegation.

💧 Water

• Keep the soil lightly moist, but allow the top inch to dry between waterings.

• Overwatering is a common issue — it can cause root rot or yellowing leaves.

• Use filtered or distilled water if possible, since Dracaenas can be sensitive to fluoride in tap water.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Likes typical indoor temps: 65–80°F (18–27°C).

• Average humidity is fine, but it appreciates an occasional misting in dry air.

🌸 Flowers

• Rare indoors, but when mature, it can produce fragrant white or cream-colored blossoms, especially at night (hence fragrans).

🪴 Care Level

• Easy / beginner-friendly.

• Great for homes or offices because it’s low maintenance and helps purify the air.

** This one available is a large plant approx 34 inches from bottom of pot to top of leaves.