Corn Plant: Dracaena fragrans Care Guide
Dracaena fragrans
Corn plant care (Dracaena fragrans): easy houseplant with cane stems and striped leaves. Medium indirect light, well-drained soil, slow-growing.
Characteristics
The corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) is an easy houseplant with woody canes topped by tufts of glossy, arching leaves, often with a yellow central stripe. It tolerates medium to low indirect light and grows slowly in rich, well-drained soil, watered when the surface dries. It is toxic to pets.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers luce media indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
