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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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'
- Placement: Indoor (bright to low indirect light)
- Care level: Easy
- Light: Tolerates low to medium light; grows best in bright indirect light
- Temperature: 18-27°C ideal range; avoid cold drafts
- Pet safety: 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.
A resilient, cane-forming foliage plant with glossy, arching leaves striped yellow-green down the centre. A long-time office and lobby staple, and the specific cultivar included in NASA's Clean Air Study.
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.
From Sapling to you
See how we grow our plants with expert care and take every precaution to ensure they arrive healthy and thriving at your doorstep.
Step 01
The Foundation of Quality
Using tissue culture, we grow disease-free, superior plants in controlled environments.
Step 02
Nourishing the Roots
We craft a nutrient mix of cocopeat, manure, and perlite for optimal growth.
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
