1/10

Cornstalk Dracaena

4.4 out of 5 (333 experiences)

Survivor

Large, lush leaves

Also known as

Dragon Trees (Corn Plant), Twister Dragon, Dracaena Limelight, Dracaena Fragrans 'Jade Jewel' and Janet Craig

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dracaena fragrans

Genus

Dracaena

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

What other plant parents say

Survivor 179

Large, lush leaves 157

Browns easily 95

Fast grower 86

Pet friendly 29

Easy to propagate 26

Blooms easily 13

Pest magnet 8

@Sar e

03/18/2021

If you’re a low-maintenance kind of plant person, maybe don’t get a larger dracaena. Mine has been finicky and I didn’t do enough research prior to purchasing. If you can’t live without it, know that…

@Rachel

Reston, VA

07/10/2021

Mine bloomed this past winter. It grew long stems with tiny cauliflower like bulbs that turned into many small white flowers. I read that it’s rare for them to bloom so it felt special! However, it g…

@Sharon

07/03/2021

Oh Homer, you are a survivor! I’ve had you since you were 6” tall back in ‘98 and you haven’t died from bouts of neglect. You must be at least 6’ tall now. You like to lean for the light and get cris…

@Agatha

04/24/2021

This plant is my kid’s and it’s perfect for a small forgetful mind. She painted the pot and picked this teeny tiny cornstalk dracaena to put in it. It was so small when we got it. Slowly and steady …

@Ammarin

Waterloo, ON

05/26/2021

I bought this plant from ikea 2 years ago. For about a year and a half it was thriving and grew quite lush. After that, the leaves were all turning yellow and brown. I cut them all off in my attempt …

@Boazhoffman

07/28/2021

Love this plant, the size, the leaves! And there seems to be knew leaves sprouting from the top all the time! However, the older leaves seem to brown really easily and one of my stalks actually died.…

@Issytheslug…

Belleville, ON

05/11/2021

It really is a survivor, I left home for about 2 weeks and kind of forgot about it, but when I came back it was still looking lush and happy as always. I’ve had it for about a year and it hasn’t fail…

@Paula

New York, NY

02/13/2021

I saved this baby from a former roommate who had forgotten to water it for...months? Not sure how long. Anyway when I got it, it looked dead but I thought maybe if I could revive it — and I did, than…

@Deanna

Gladstone, MO

06/19/2021

My cat who thinks she is a Master Gardner knocked this plant over and broke off the top. I was able to root the top in water. While that was rooting the base of the plant sprouted 3 new limbs. I pott…

@Meshahow

06/08/2021

I’m learning that she does like the direct sunlight but she is holding it together! I also travel a lot so I tend to over water her before I leave and we’re always balanced when I come home. We work …

How to care for Cornstalk Dracaena

Water

How often to water your Cornstalk Dracaena

Cornstalk Dracaena needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.