Indoor Corn Plant - Dracaena House Plant CareDracaena fragransDracaena fragrans is called the indoor corn plant because its leaves closely resemble those of the world's most popular grain. They are green, 4-5 inches wide and can grow to a length of 18 inches. In bright light, a lengthwise yellow stripe will appear in the center of each leaf. Thank You for Shopping with Our Partners
The woody cane is a pretty light tan color. When planted in the ground in frost-free areas, the corn plant will eventually reach a height of 6 feet or more. At this stage it will bloom. The flower stalks come out of the plant's growing tip and can reach 3 feet long. They arch down from the top of the plant and mingle with the leaves. The purple flowers are very fragrant. This is why this Dracaena was given the name fragrans.
Dracaena House Plant
This plant is normally grown in a pot by those of us who live where it freezes. It makes an excellent house plant because it likes light but will not tolerate direct sun. Just a few hours of strong sunlight is enough to burn them badly. You can easily tell if your corn plant is not getting enough light. The yellow stripes in the leaves will disappear. Indoor Corn Plant Care
Unlike most houseplants, D. fragrans needs to be protected from intense sunlight. Exposure to direst sun can cause leaf burn so bad you will think your plant is dead. As long a s the plant has been watered regularly, the canes will still be alive. If this happens, move the plant into the shade immediately. The burnt leaves will not recover. You can wait for them to fall or trim them off. With good care your corn plant will sprout new foliage in a matter of weeks. The clickable headline above will take you to a page containing instructions for pruning a Dracaena palm house plant and information about how to water it.<--!INFOLINKS_OFF-->
Propagation of Dracaena fragrans Massangeana
Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'The part of the cane you cut off can be rooted by planting it in a pot of soil. Keep it barely moist and shaded until you see new leaves growing. This may take a couple of months. Then move it into brighter light.
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These attractive leaves grow from a stout cane which can become as thick as an adult's forearm.
