Description
Dracaena→Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans)
Dracaena fragrans | Accepted |
Dracaena deremensis | Synonym |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 15 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Small, red berries |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Pale yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1″ |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |