Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana' (Corn Plant)

Dracaena Fragan Massangeana

The Dracaena is a popular plant for the home and office. Massangeana is the most popular due to wide brightly marked ( yellow bland) leaves and thick woody stems, the yellow band will become greener with time.  There are many varietes in Dracaena family, the most popolar are :

1. Dracaena Marginata, common name is Red Edged or Madagaskar Dragon Tree.
2. Dracaena Fragrans Massangeana, common called Corn Plant.
3. Dracaena  Deremensis , commen called by Janet Craig
4. Dracaena Sanderiana, common called by Lucky Bamboo.

Basic care for Dracaena Fragran (Corn Plant) :

Light : Place this plant at bright spot indirect light.

Temperature : They do not like cold. Keep in 75F temperature avoid heat.

Water : Low water requirement. Overwatering or underwatering can cause leaves tip turn to brown.

Soil : Potting soil mixed with perlite, good drainage soil preffered.

Dracaenas have wide leaves that do accumulate dust. Wipe leaves regularly with a damp cloth to remove dust. Although most Dracaenas have few problems with pest, occasionally mealy bug and scale can attack the plant.