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Corn Plant

Corn Plant is listed botanically as Dracaena fragrans. It may also be listed as Mass Cane, Cornstalk Dracaena, striped dracaena, cornstalk dracaena. Popular tropical houseplant with arching green leaves, often striped with yellow or cream. Corn plant tolerates typical indoor conditions well but grows best with bright, indirect light and careful watering. PlotPal's canonical care record lists partial shade and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Dracaena and in the family Asparagaceae. PlotPal currently carries Corn Plant as an indoor growing and houseplant reference. Recorded garden roles include houseplant. Growing note: Use a well-draining potting mix and let the upper layer of soil dry somewhat between waterings. Keep away from cold drafts and harsh direct sun, which can scorch leaves. Propagation or sowing note: Usually propagated from stem cuttings or cane sections rather than seed. Plant-health prevention note: Avoid waterlogged soil, use containers with drainage, and remove declining foliage promptly. Pest-prevention note: Inspect leaf bases and undersides regularly and wipe foliage clean; isolate infested houseplants while treating them. Common pests in the reference include Spider mites, Scale insects, Mealybugs. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Root rot, Leaf spot. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.