Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana' (Indoor Corn Plant, Massangeana Corn Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Dracaena |
| Species | fragrans |
| Cultivar | 'Massangeana' |
| Synonyms | Dracaena deremensis ‘Massangeana’ |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 12a - 12b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 10 - 15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50 - 60 |
| Height | Up to 1.8 m |
| Spread | 0.3 - 1 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Evergreen shrub grown for its foliage. |
| Shape | Rosette. |
| Landscape | Commonly used as a houseplant or in tropical landscape plantings. |
| Propagation | By stem tip cuttings in spring rooted in moist soil. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in rich, well-drained soil in high humidity and bright, indirect light. Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. |
| Pests | Mealybugs, spider mites, scale and thrips. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Long and tapered, with wavy margins, grows to 7.5 cm wide, 60 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Small, highly fragrant, and grow in clusters. |
| Fruit Description | Berries are 1 - 2 cm in diameter, containing several seeds. |
| Colour Description | Leaves vary in colour, ranging from medium to dark green, some with white or pale yellow stripes. Flowers are pale pink to white. |
| Texture Description | Leaves are smooth and glossy. |
Photographs
Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana', form.
Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana', leaf.
Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana', form (2).
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