Find Your A friend gave me this plant in a plastic bag. And I have no idea how to care for her. I can say she is a very strong plant. -Stacey
Help! What Is This Plant?
February 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
I Can’t Think of A Corny Joke About Corn Plant
June 9, 2009 by Leave a Comment
I racked my brain trying to think of something clever for the title of this blurb about corn plant (Dracaena fragrans massangeana) but failed. Whether it has the backing of my corny titles or not, Corn Plant is one of the best gift ideas you could consider when shopping for houseplants. I can’t think of a corny joke but here are three reasons why corn plant is the houseplant you need.
Corn Plant Houseplants
A Plant By Any Other Name Would Sound…Less Like A Delicious Vegetable??
Buying corn plant houseplants can go a long way for the person wanting to give a unique gift. It has a unique name and appearance. More clever people than I can think of funny card messages to go along with a plant called “corn plant.” If you want a gift idea out of left-field, try corn plant houseplants.
Popular Veggie, Popular Plant, Popular Gift Idea
It’s well-known that houseplants are great gift ideas. Many are easy to care for even for beginners. Corn plant is one of those anyone-can-do-it houseplants that requires a small amount of love but provides a large return. If you want a gift that you know will be well received but is unique enough to be remembered, send corn plants.
Corn Plants Provide A Taste of The Tropics
Though not a tropical houseplant, corn plants have that look. Whether growing as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, corn plants have very woody stems and elongated leaves that resemble something you’d see on a California boardwalk. This less traditional appearance makes corn plants perfect for the summer season where tropical plants and flowers are hot hot hot gift ideas.
Want to hear more reasons why corn plant houseplants are fun gifts? Contact your local florist today!
If you own corn plants or have recently sent this gift, please let us know what you think of corn plants by commenting below!
I’m Dracaena Fragrans Massangeana But You Can Call Me Corn Plant
March 3, 2009 by
Ask the Expert: DO I HAVE MYSELF A CORN PLANT?
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I BOUGHT THIS TROPICAL TREE AT HOME DEPOT, SINCE BUYING IT THE LEAVES ARE DRYING UP AND TURING BROWN, THE INSTRUCTIONS SAID NO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND TO KEEP THE SOIL MOIST. WHY ARE THE LEAVES DYING ANY TIPS OR ADVICE WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. Stephanie
Reply:
Stephanie,
It does appear to be a Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans massangeana). This houseplant can tolerate low light levels and drier moisture during the winter. If the sunlight from the sliding glass down is hitting the leaves directly, it could cause a burning issue with the leaves. However if that isn’t the case, we need determine the moisture content of the plant. The tricky thing is we need to know what the the moisture was couple weeks ago and what it is now. If the roots were too soggy or too dry a couple weeks ago, the leaves would brown at the tips. If the plant is moist but not soggy right now, you may have corrected the problem. If the plant is soggy or extremely dry, the moisture level needs to be corrected. It usually take a little while for damage to show and even longer for the plant to recover. Correct your moisture, be patient and the damage should stop. Watch for new leaves. The new leaves should be fine. Good Luck and keep me posted.
Brown Leaves On Corn Plant
October 13, 2008 by 9 Comments
Ask the Expert: cornplant leaves turning brown on end/
I HAVE A CORNPLANT THAT IS NOT GROWING LIKE IT SHOULD AND THE END OF THE LEAVES ARE TURNING BROWN WHY – Iris
