Dracaena Fragrans
Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'
The classic corn plant that has graced offices and homes for decades with its bold yellow-striped leaves and tree-like growth habit. This nearly indestructible beauty tolerates low light and neglect while providing tropical drama, making it perfect for beginning plant parents or anyone wanting reliable greenery.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Low to bright indirect light
Zones
10–11
USDA hardiness
Height
3-14 feet
Complete Growing Guide
Soil: Loam (Silt). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist. Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 14 ft. 6 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Slow. Maintenance: Low. Propagation: Stem Cutting.
Harvesting
The fruit is a small orange-red berry. Rarely blooms or fruits as a house plant.
Color: Orange, Red/Burgundy. Type: Berry. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
History & Origin
Origin: Tropical Africa
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Heat, Humidity, Pollution
- +Low maintenance
Considerations
- -Toxic (Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Sap/Juice, Stems): Low severity
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Pothos
Similar light and water requirements, creates lush layered display
Peace Lily
Complementary watering needs and both thrive in bright indirect light
Spider Plant
Similar humidity preferences and both are excellent air purifiers
Rubber Plant
Compatible light requirements and both prefer well-draining soil
ZZ Plant
Both tolerate low light and similar watering schedules
Philodendron
Matching humidity and indirect light needs, creates tropical grouping
Snake Plant
Both are low-maintenance with similar light tolerance ranges
Boston Fern
Increases humidity levels which benefits Dracaena growth
Keep Apart
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Requires much brighter light and more frequent watering than Dracaena
Succulents
Opposite watering needs - succulents need dry conditions while Dracaena prefers consistent moisture
Calathea
Requires much higher humidity and more frequent watering than Dracaena tolerates
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Very hardy, resistant to most diseases
Common Pests
Scale insects, mealybugs, spider mites
Diseases
Root rot, leaf spot, tip burn from fluoride in water