Melinda Myers

Corn Plant

Botanical Name

Dracaena fragrans

Hardiness

Zones 10 to 12

Height

4 to 5 feet

Width

2 feet

Light

Bright, indirect light; tolerates low light

Soil

Moist, well-drained potting mix

Planting & Care

• Allow soil to dry slightly between watering
• Place in shallow pan filled with pebbles and water to increase humidity
• Propagate by cuttings or air layering

Problems

Spider mites, scale, brown leaves if soil is too dry or too wet