If it gets too much sun, brown spots will start to appear on the leaves. If placed in bright light, it likes a break from the sun in the afternoon. It’s one of my favorite houseplants because of this (I live in a darker house).Īn east-facing window is the ideal location for this plant, but it can survive almost anywhere as long as it’s not in total darkness. LightĪlthough Corn Plant prefers bright, indirect light, it can survive in low light conditions too. I usually feed mine once in March and again in June. I use it on almost all my houseplants except those that require special nutrients – like cacti and succulents.Ĭorn plant doesn’t need feeding during the colder months. Read my review of Jack’s Fertilizer to see why I love it so much. My favorite is Jack’s All-Purpose Fertilizer, but any all-purpose food will work. Fertilizerįeed your Corn Plant twice a year – once in early spring and once in summer – using a balanced houseplant fertilizer. See my favorite houseplant humidifier review (the one I’m using right now), or click here to view it directly on Amazon. You can also place the plant on a humidity tray (a tray filled with pebbles and water) and/or place it near a high-quality humidifier. Mist your plant at least once a day with a spray bottle of water on the mist setting, or use a handheld mister. HumidityĬorn Plant needs slightly higher humidity levels than the average home provides. When watering, it’s important to water evenly over the entire surface of the soil to avoid rotting the canes. My plant tends to require watering about once a week, but this may vary for you depending on the conditions in your home. If the soil feels dry, it’s time to water. I insert my finger into the soil up to the first knuckle. Water when the top 1-inch of soil becomes dry. Although it prefers the soil to be kept slightly moist (never wet or soggy), it can tolerate under-watering from time to time. If you’re the kind of houseplant parent who forgets to water occasionally, Dracaena fragrans will forgive you. Keep reading for more in-depth care information, including feeding, propagation, potting, maintenance, and troubleshooting. SAFETY: Toxic to cats and dogs when ingested.TEMPERATURE: 60 – 75 degrees F (16 – 24 degrees C).Here’s a brief run-down of corn plant’s care requirements: It’s also a great houseplant for allergy sufferers due to its effectiveness at removing toxins from the air. A mature corn plant producing flowers.ĭue to its growth habit, Corn Plant is often considered an exceptional indoor tree that can grow in low light. With a little care, however, this plant will thrive and produce beautiful foliage (and sometimes flowers) for years. I would rate it up there with Snake Plant in its ability to tolerate neglect, low light, and even under-watering.

Corn Plant CareĬorn Plant is extremely easy to care for. In this post, we’ll cover all aspects of corn plant care to keep this lovely foliage plant thriving in your home. Older plants may even produce a spray of fragrant, white, pink, or purple flowers if the conditions are right (although this is rare when they’re grown as houseplants). It can grow as tall as your ceiling if you let it! As it matures, it develops a solid stem, and the leaves concentrate at the top of the stems. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Ĭorn Plant ( Dracaena fragrans) is named for its shiny green leaves and woody stalk that mimic the look of an actual corn plant. Disclaimer: Some of the links below may be affiliate links.

Corn plant with green stem