corn plant

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An upright, evergreen, tropical shrub with cane-like stems and glossy, strap-shaped leaves to 40cm long. Its slender habit and tolerance of a range of conditions make it a popular houseplant

Scientific classification

Species: corn plant (Dracaena fragrans)
Genus: Dracaena
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of corn plant

Distribution map

Tropical Africa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of corn plant

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corn plant care guide

Water when top inch of soil is dry
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry

Fertilizing

Monthly during spring and summer, reduce in winter

Pruning

No pruning required, although weak stems may be shortened to 15cm in spring, and the resulting cutting used to propagate a new plant

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 20°C in spring; root semi-ripe cuttings and leafless stem sections with bottom heat in summer

Growing

Grow in loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Top dress or pot on in spring

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