Cornstalk Dracaena

Cornstalk Dracaena is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Common Cornstalk Dracaena Problems →

Cornstalk Dracaena thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Cornstalk Dracaena Water Frequency →

Cornstalk Dracaena Root Rot →

Cornstalk Dracaena can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Cornstalk Dracaena Light Requirements →

Cornstalk Dracaena Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Cornstalk Dracaena is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Cornstalk Dracaena enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Cornstalk Dracaena Humidity Needs →

Cornstalk Dracaena is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Cornstalk Dracaena →

Cornstalk Dracaena grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Cornstalk Dracaena →

It’s common for Cornstalk Dracaena to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Cornstalk Dracaena is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia.

Cornstalk Dracaena produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Cornstalk Dracaena will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cornstalk Dracaena can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11a. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Cornstalk Dracaena Temperature Tolerance →

Cornstalk Dracaena can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Cornstalk Dracaena →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Cornstalk Dracaena, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Cornstalk Dracaena →
• Cornstalk Dracaena Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Cornstalk Dracaena →
• Brown Spots on Cornstalk Dracaena →
• Cornstalk Dracaena Leaves Curling →
• Cornstalk Dracaena Root Rot →