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Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Green with yellow vertical stripe down the center of each leaf
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Other: Creamy white
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Mass Cane
  • Corn Plant

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The blooms smell like gardenias or honeysuckle.

Date: 2012-12-29
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Date: 2009-03-15
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Date: 2010-03-11
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Date: 2012-12-29
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2009-03-15
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2009-03-15
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2009-03-15
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-03-11
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-03-11
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-03-11
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2013-09-18
Location: Manoa Falls Trail, Oahu, Hawaii
Date: May 3, 2015
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2017-01-17
Photo by robertduval14
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