دراسينا فراجرانس (نبتة الذرة)
Corn Plant (Jade Dragon Tree)
Dracaena fragrans
Indoor treeLarge (90–150 cm)Air purifyingToxic to cats and dogs
Glossy strap leaves in rosettes on a woody cane.
Varieties
- Massangeana (yellow stripe)
- Jade / Lemon Lime
- Compacta
- Light
- Low light
- Water
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Humidity
- Low humidity
- Care level
- Easy
Riyadh tip
Same tap-water sensitivity as the dragon tree; filtered water keeps the tips green.
Best rooms
Good gift for
Pet safety
CatsToxic to cats and dogs
DogsToxic to cats and dogs
Toxic (saponins): vomiting, loss of appetite, depression; dilated pupils in cats.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
Broad corn-like leaves on thick canes; the standard office floor plant for dim corners.
Large (90–150 cm)شجرة التنين (دراسينا مارجيناتا)
Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
- Medium light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Medium (40–90 cm)نبتة زد زد (زاميا)
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
- Low light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Large (90–150 cm)دراسينا ريفلكسا (أغنية الهند)
Song of India (Reflexa Dragon Tree)
Dracaena reflexa
- Medium light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Large (90–150 cm)دراسينا وارنيكي (الخط الأبيض)
White Stripe Dragon Tree (Warneckii)
Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii'
- Low light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs