Corn Plant

Corn Plant

Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'

Description

Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana', also known as the corn plant, is native to tropical Africa from the Sudan to Mozambique and across to Angola. Prized for its tree-like appearance and is popular as a houseplant and where no winter frost, outdoors.This plant can absorb chemical toxins from the air indoors. Do not allow these plants to sit in water as this may lead to root rot.

Care

Bloom Season

Grown for foliage

Light

Partial sun or filtered light

Water

Water when soil feels dry down to first knuckle

Pruning needs

Clip off dead or yellow leaves

Hardiness

Frost tender; all zones indoors

Time of year to plant

Plant in spring or fall

Soil type

Moist but well-drained soil

Height & Width

4-6 ft. indoors