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Corn plant tolerates full to low light, but performs best in light shade or indirect or filtered sunlight. Too much light will scorch the leaves. Water as needed to keep the potting soil evenly moist, as excessively dry soil causes the leaf tips to turn brown and dry. However, beware of overwatering.
- How do you care for a dracaena corn plant?
- How do you start a corn plant?
- How do Dracaena fragrans grow?
- How fast does corn plant grow?
- Should I cut the brown tips off my corn plant?
- Should I mist my corn plant?
- Should you soak corn seeds before planting?
- How long do Dracaena plants live?
- Do Dracaena plants purify air?
- When should I repot my dracaena?
How do you care for a dracaena corn plant?
Corn plants prefer daytime temperatures of 75 to 80 degrees F and 65 to 70 degrees F during the night. The soil should be kept consistently moist, but not soggy and they only need fertilizer every 6 months. Although dracaena can take low light conditions, they do best when placed in bright but indirect light.
How do you start a corn plant?
Instructions
- Grow the plant in a pot large enough to hold the roots and give them room to get larger.
- Use well draining potting soil.
- Place the window near a sunny window, but don't give too much sunlight or the leaves will scorch.
- Water once or twice a week in the growing season.
- Fertilize once a month.
How do Dracaena fragrans grow?
Thirdly, to propagate a new Dracaena Fragrans, I use the middle part of the stem. Allow a couple of days for the cut stem to dry. Then plant the stem in a new potting medium to ensure the plant develops the same way as before. To help the propagated stem to form roots, keep the soil warm and moist.
How fast does corn plant grow?
Corn Planting Time.
Corn grows best in air temperatures from 60° to 95°F ((16-35°C). Corn planted in cold, wet soil is unlikely to germinate. Corn seed germinates in 10 to 14 days at 75°F (24°C), but the rate of germination may reach only 75 percent.
Should I cut the brown tips off my corn plant?
1. Trim off brown leaf tips or spots with clean shears. Cut off only the damaged tips or spots leaving a tiny margin of brown so not to damage the remaining healthy foliage on the plant.
Should I mist my corn plant?
Most corn plant problems occur because of improper watering, indicated by the foliage turning brown. Avoid overwatering that results in soggy soil and don't allow the pot bottom to sit in standing water. Low humidity can also cause leaf damage in a dry home. Mist the foliage with water daily to raise humidity.
Should you soak corn seeds before planting?
Soak Corn Seeds
Sweet corn seeds can appear shrunken and shriveled; before they can germinate, they must slowly plump up with water. To help them along, soak dry seeds in water at room temperature overnight before planting.
How long do Dracaena plants live?
These are slow grower's that can take about 10 years to reach over 5ft tall but look lush once they reach about a foot high. They have a very similar look like palm tree plants.
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Facts.
| Origin: | Madagascar. |
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| Poisonous for pets: | Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Do Dracaena plants purify air?
According to the NASA Clean Air Study, Dracaena reflexa is one of the most efficient plants at removing formaldehyde from the air in your home, as well as other VOCs, including benzene, trichloroethylene, and xylene. However, keep your pets away from this plant, as it can be toxic to animals when ingested.
When should I repot my dracaena?
Time of year for Dracaena repotting
Spring, summer, and into early fall are good times for repotting Dracaenas. If you live in a climate where winter comes early, then spring and summer are best.
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