Cornstalk Dracaena - Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana')
Rs. 550.00
Cornstalk Dracaena - Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana')
Cornstalk Dracaena - Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana')
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About Cornstalk Dracaena - Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana')
Also known locally as "Dara Singh" for its sturdy, upright canes, the Cornstalk Dracaena is a resilient indoor foliage plant with glossy, arching leaves striped in yellow-green down the centre. Its cane-like stems create a layered, sculptural look that suits homes, offices and lobbies alike, even in less-than-ideal light. It has long been an office and lobby staple, and it's the same cultivar included in NASA's well-known Clean Air Study.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Tolerates low to medium indoor light well; grows best in bright, indirect light.
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
- Humidity: Average indoor humidity is fine.
Placement
A genuinely adaptable floor plant for corners, hallways, and offices with limited natural light.
Care
- Watering: Water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry; use filtered or rested water, as Dracaena is sensitive to fluoride, which can cause brown leaf tips.
- Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.
- Repotting: Every 2 years, or when roots fill the pot.
- Pruning: Cane height can be trimmed if it grows too tall; new shoots typically emerge below the cut.
Note: This listing ships a young potted plant. Growth rate and mature size vary by light, care, and environment. Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested (contains saponins) - can cause vomiting, drooling, and in cats sometimes dilated pupils. Keep away from pets that chew plants.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Water when top 2 inches of soil are dry; use filtered/rested water to avoid fluoride-related leaf-tip browning
- Light: Tolerates low to medium light; grows best in bright indirect light
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix
- Humidity: Average indoor humidity is fine
- Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer every 6-8 weeks in growing season
- Repotting: Every 2 years, or once roots fill the pot
- Pruning: Trim cane height if it grows too tall; new shoots emerge below the cut
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Is Cornstalk Dracaena toxic to pets?
Yes — it is genuinely toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, containing saponins that can cause vomiting, drooling, and in cats sometimes dilated pupils. Keep it well away from pets that chew on plants.
Why is it called an 'air purifying' plant?
Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana' was one of the plants included in NASA's well-known Clean Air Study, and it's commonly grown as an air-purifying houseplant.
Can it survive low office light?
Yes, it's genuinely one of the more low-light-tolerant Dracaena forms, which is why it's such a common office and lobby plant.
What if it grows too tall for the space?
You can trim the cane down to your preferred height — new leafy shoots typically emerge below the cut.
