Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana' · Corn Plant

The plants show a classic rosette of long, strap-shaped, arching leaves with a prominent yellow/cream stripe running down the center to margins pattern, glossy dark green blade, and a visible plant tag partially reading 'Dracaena' family. The clustered whorled leaf arrangement atop a woody stem, plus the recurving leaf tips, are characteristic of Dracaena fragrans cultivars (commonly called Corn Plant due to resemblance to corn/maize leaves). The visible tag fragment supports Dracaenaceae/Asparagaceae family. Similar-looking alternatives to rule out include Dracaena fragrans 'Lindenii' (which has reversed variegation with yellow center and green margins rather than green center/yellow margin as seen here, matching 'Massangeana' pattern), Cordyline fruticosa (which typically has more colorful red/purple leaves and a different leaf base), and Dracaena deremensis cultivars such as 'Warneckii' (narrower leaves with white stripes). A clearer image of the leaf base attachment to the stem and any flower/inflorescence would help confirm the exact cultivar.

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Light

Tolerates low to medium light but grows best in bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the leaves.

Water

Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks; very sensitive to overwatering and fluoride/chlorine in tap water, which can cause leaf tip browning.

Nutrients

Balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength monthly during spring and summer; skip feeding in fall/winter.

Repotting

Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when roots fill the pot; this plant tolerates being slightly rootbound.

Soil media

Well-draining standard potting mix with added perlite or bark for aeration.

Temp & humidity

65-80F; moderate humidity is fine (around 40-50%), though it appreciates occasional misting in very dry rooms.

Temperature range

🌡️ 65-80F

Humidity range

💦 40-50%

Care group

🏷️ Medium Light & Moderate Humidity

Toxicity

Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested (can cause vomiting, drooling, dilated pupils); mildly irritating to humans in large ingested amounts. Keep away from pets and curious children.

Pests & diseases

Watch for spider mites, mealybugs, and scale, especially in dry indoor air. Susceptible to root rot if overwatered, and leaf tips can brown from fluoridated water or dry air.

Propagation

Stem cuttings (canes) root readily in water or moist soil -- a classic 'lucky bamboo' style propagation; cut a section of cane and place it in water or moist media until roots form.

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