Thick woody canes crowned with arching, corn-like leaves striped yellow-green. A tough, low-light floor plant that brings tropical height indoors.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 1.8 m tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Corn Plant
Botanically, Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana' is a slow-growing indoor plant in the Asparagaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall at maturity, with evergreen, variegated and golden foliage.
Where to grow Corn Plant
Corn Plant suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Corn Plant provided drainage is reasonable. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Corn Plant performs well with relatively little water once established. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Corn Plant in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Corn Plant in the garden
Corn Plant earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Corn Plant with plants that share its preference for happy on low water and tropical climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Corn Plant
Plant Sale lists Corn Plant as potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
