Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans
- Light
- Medium light to bright, indirect light. Best spot: close to a bright window but out of the sun's direct rays.
- Water
- Keep evenly moist, never soggy
- Humidity
- Does better with extra humidity
- Temperature
- Keep it above 50°F
- Potting mix
- An indoor potting mix with good drainage
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
How to care for a corn plant
Slow growing. Keep it in bright to moderate filtered light: direct sun burns it, and too little light makes new leaves narrow. Keep the soil moist in the growing season and cut back in winter. Use ordinary potting soil in a pot with drainage holes, and repot when it starts lifting out of the pot. It thrives at 70 to 80°F; keep it above 50°F. Propagate from stem cuttings.
Common problems
Leaf tips brown when indoor air is dry, especially with winter heating; a humidifier helps.
Questions people ask
How much light does a corn plant need?
Medium light to bright, indirect light. Best spot: close to a bright window but out of the sun's direct rays.
How often should I water a corn plant?
Keep evenly moist, never soggy.
Is corn plant toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Toxic to dogs, cats and horses: vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, loss of appetite, drooling, and dilated pupils in cats.
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