Dracaena Fragrans Massangeana "Corn Plant" 23cmPot

Botanical Name: Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’

Common Names: Corn Plant, Mass Cane, Striped Dracaena, Cornstalk Dracaena

📌 Product Description

Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ is a popular evergreen ornamental plant recognised for its long arching leaves featuring a bright yellow stripe down the centre. The glossy green foliage grows in attractive rosettes on thick cane-like stems, giving the plant a tropical, architectural appearance.

Often referred to as the Corn Plant because of its resemblance to corn leaves, this variety is widely grown as an indoor decorative plant but can also be used outdoors in warm, frost-free South African regions.

Low maintenance and adaptable, the Massangeana is valued for its ability to thrive in indoor environments while adding lush greenery to homes, offices, and patios.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 2 – 4 m outdoors (1 – 2 m indoors)
Spread: 1 – 1.5 m
Growth Habit: Upright cane-forming evergreen plant
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Bright indirect light to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining potting soil rich in organic matter
Water:

• Water moderately and allow soil to dry slightly between watering
• Avoid overwatering
• Reduce watering in winter

Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer.

Maintenance:

• Remove yellowing lower leaves
• Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust
• Prune canes if plant becomes too tall

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Climate Suitability: Suitable for indoor environments and warm outdoor areas in South Africa
Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect from cold temperatures

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Attractive striped foliage
• Excellent indoor plant
• Low maintenance
• Tolerates lower light conditions
• Improves indoor greenery and atmosphere

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Indoor decorative plant
✔ Office or commercial interiors
✔ Patio container plant
✔ Tropical garden planting in warm regions
✔ Architectural foliage plant