Corn Plant (Jade Dragon Tree)

Glossy strap leaves in rosettes on a woody cane.

Broad corn-like leaves on thick canes; the standard office floor plant for dim corners.

Dracaena fragrans

Varieties: Massangeana (yellow stripe), Jade / Lemon Lime, Compacta

Tropical Africa

Approx. 90-150 cm

Final size varies with the variety, pot size and light conditions.

Slow

Low light

Happy with indirect light in inner rooms. Avoid an exposed south-facing window.

Water only when the soil has dried out completely. Push a finger in to one knuckle; if it feels damp, wait. Overwatering is the main cause of damage.

Watering needs change with room temperature, pot size and season, so check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.

Low humidity is fine

Handles dry air well and needs no extra humidity.

Ordinary indoor temperatures between 18 and 28°C suit it well.

Avoid direct AC airflow and intense heat behind glass in summer.

A well-draining indoor potting mix.

A balanced diluted liquid feed once a month from spring to early autumn; stop in winter.

Repot when roots fill the pot or push through the drainage holes, when the plant becomes unstable, or when growth slows. Move up one pot size only.

Remove yellow or dried leaves at the base; most of these plants need no regular pruning.

Wipe broad leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust, and avoid leaf-polish products.

Same tap-water sensitivity as the dragon tree; filtered water keeps the tips green.

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.

• Yellow leaves: usually overwatering or poor drainage.
• Brown tips: dry air, tap-water minerals or a direct AC draft.
• Root rot: the main risk for this plant, caused by watering too often.
• Slow growth: not enough light or time to repot.

Spider mites in dry conditions, Mealybugs on stems and leaves, Scale on stems

• Office
• Living room
• Entrance

• Corporate
• Congratulations

A large neutral stone-look or cream ceramic planter that balances the plant's size.

• Small·20-40 cm · 12-15 cm pot
• Medium·40-90 cm · 17-21 cm pot
• Large·90-150 cm · 24-30 cm pot
• Statement·Over 150 cm · 30 cm pot and above

Available sizes vary by plant and stock; confirm the size when ordering.

A practical choice for offices and reception areas.