General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Corn Plant

Photo Gallery
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2018-11-10
Location: Our apartment
Date: 2017-09-21
Bizarrely enough, this plant was purchased at Lowe's about six mo
Location: Fairfax, VA | August 2022
Date: 2022-08-30
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2017-06-02
Location: Our apartment
Date: 2017-09-21
This is a detail of the leaf striations of this lovely plant.
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2021-08-04
Gorgeous new leaves on new stems after being beheaded.
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2013-09-18
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2017-05-26
Location: Fairfax, VA | August 2022
Date: 2022-08-28
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Looks more like 'Hawaiian Sunshine' than 'Massangeana' by purpleinopp Aug 7, 2017 11:27 AM 3

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