Corn plant
Dracaena fragrans · Dragon trees · Asparagus family
Also known as: Cornstalk Dracaena · Striped Dracaena · Fortune Plant
Easy60–180cmNot pet-safe
Corn plant care at a glance
Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18–30 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 18–30 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Corn plant
Possible pests on Corn plant include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Thrips and Spider mites. A common disease is Root rot. Corn plant is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Thrips Medium
- Spider mites Medium
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Saponins Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Corn plant
- Which pests affect Corn plant?
- Possible pests on Corn plant include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Thrips and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Corn plant?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Corn plant toxic to cats and dogs?
- Corn plant is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Corn plant need?
- Corn plant has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Corn plant need?
- Corn plant prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Corn plant frost-hardy?
- Corn plant is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.