Corn Plant (Dracaena) - Care

The Corn Plant (Dracaena), also referred to as a Dragon Tree or Ribbon Plant -- Plant Care and Growing tips:

Light: Prefers bright light but will tolerate low light. If the corn plant's leaves bleach or burn it's probably getting too much sun light. If the leaves turn dark, solid green and lose the yellow stripe down the center, the corn plant is not getting enough light.

Soil Conditions: Likes good drainage. It might be a good idea to use a loamy soil or place some pebbles at the bottom of the planter to provide drainage.Mixing the soil with peat moss may also help to provide the optimal soil conditions. The optimal PH range is 6.0 to 6.5.

Watering and Humidity: Water well and let the soil drain. Let the soil dry out down to about an inch below the surface before watering again. While the corn plant likes well drained soil it also likes humidity, so unless you live in a humid climate mist the leaves once a week or so and keep the plant in an area with other plants to help keep the air moist.  The roots of the Corn plant are located close to the base of the plant and the plant has a very shallow root system; when watering, place the water near the base of each cane to ensure adequate absorption of water. If the leaves begin to drop or turn yellow, the corn plant may be over watered, try watering less often (also check the lighting conditions).

Temperature: The corn plant likes average room temperatures ranging between 60° F and 75°F, (16°C to 24°C). Care should be taken that it isn't exposed to temperatures below 55°F (13°C).

Hopefully this will provide some basic corn plant care tips.