Corn Plant Care
Corn plants are an easy care houseplant, just be sure to water them well…
Corn Plant Care Summary
| Light needs: | Can do well in low-medium light areas of your home, but will grow faster if given more indirect sunlight too. |
| Watering needs: | Water once a week but only if it is dry for the top two inches of soil (5 centimeters). |
| Fertilizer: | Diluted, balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. |
| Soil: | A well draining compost rich in organic matter. |
| Humidity: | 40-50%. Will do well in normal household humidity. Mist your plants when watering in the drier months. |
| Temperature: | 17°C-25°C(63-77°F) . |
| Where to buy: | Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. |
| Other names: | Dracaena fragrans. |
| Common issues: | Underwatering, overwatering and inconsistent watering. |
Introduction
Welcome to our guide to corn plant care. The corn plant aka dracaena fragrans is a small dracaena tree-like houseplant originally from tropical Africa.
Light Needs
Corn plants are not fussy when it comes to light needs, they can do well in low-medium light areas of your home, but will grow faster if given more indirect sunlight too.
How Often to Water
Go to water your corn plant once a week but only water it if it is dry for the top two inches of soil (5 centimeters).
Fertilizer
Use a balanced fertilizer once a month in the spring and summer months, but use it diluted down by twice as much as normal.
Soil
Dracaena corn plants love well draining compost rich in organic matter.
When To Repot
Corn plants like soil that is rich in organic matter, so repotting them every 2 years or less in spring is a good idea.
Humidity
40-50%. Corn plants will do well in normal household humidity but in drier months, you can mist your plants when watering.
Temperature
Corn plants like the warmer side of normal household temperatures 17°C-25°C(63-77°F). Do not let them get down to 10°C (50°F) for extended period of time as the cold can damage them.
Where To Buy A Corn Plant
You can buy these at many local plant shops and florists, or try eBay and Etsy.
Other Names for Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans.
Corn Plant Care FAQs and Common Problems
Underwatering, overwatering and inconsistent watering can all cause issues and are the common killers of corn plants. Maintain a regular watering schedule but only water if the top layer of soil is dry.
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