corn plant, dragon tree, spike, dracaena

A relative of the Agave family, there are numerous varieties of this reliable foliage houseplant. Their attractive leaves emerge as a rosette around a woody stem. As they grow taller they shed their bottom leaves. The Corn Plant’s foliage is thick and striped with yellow resembling a tropical corn stalk/palm. The Dragon Tree possesses long, spikey leaves on thin, woody stems. They make excellent container plants in almost any light condition, working well in the office or at home. Dracaena are also excellent air purifiers. Shop Dracaena varieties available now.

Grow in sun to shade to indirect medium to bright light. Prefers cool to average household temperatures, 60°-70°F. Keep soil evenly moist to slightly dry. Supply extra humidity by setting on a shallow tray of moistened pebbles. Feed with Osmocote or Miracle-Gro April-September. Trim dry tips and remove yellow foliage as they shed their bottom leaves. Over winter or grow indoors as a houseplant if desired. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature.