Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'

Corn Plant

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Common Name:

Corn Plant

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green Yellow Variegated

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

305 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana') - Description

Dracaena fragrans is a fantastic indoor plant that responds well to low light conditions. 'Massangeana' distinctly stands out as the favorite cultivar due to its dramatic yellow band that streaks through the middle of each broad, strappy, dark green leaf. This plant prefers a steady temperature of around 75 degrees and has very low water needs. Just cleaning the leaves very occasionally of accumulated dust is about the only maintenance necessary to keep 'Massangeana' looking great.

Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana') - Blooming

Almost never flowers as houseplants. D. draco has clusters of greenish white flowers at branch ends. Mature plants bear very fragrant flowers in summer, followed by red or yellow spherical berries.

Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana') - Growth

Some show graceful fountain forms with broad, curved, ribbon like leaves or stiff, sword like leaves. D. draco grows slowly to 20 feet high and wide, and is the only species that doesn't need to be protected from wind. Dracaena does best in full sun or full light with moderate humidity.In areas where Dracaena is not growing hardy, raise plants indoors as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse. A warm greenhouse has a minimum temperature of 55°F (13°C). During the day, temperatures should be set to 55-64°F (13-18°C) or above, and at night, the temperature should be at 55°F (13°C).

Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring. Can also propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.

Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana') - Pest

Mealybugs, spider mites, and scale insects. Dracaena is sensitive to boron and calcium deficieny as well as excess fluoride.

Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana') - Soil and irrigation

In containers, water only when top 1/2-1" of soil is dry. Dracaena does best with well-draining soil. Indoors, use a soil-based potting mix. Water liberally during the growing season, reduced in winter.