Create a fresh tropical focal point indoors with Dracaena Massangeana, also known as the Corn Plant or Mass Cane. It features sturdy, cane-like stems topped with clusters of long, arching green leaves marked by distinctive yellow-green central stripes.
Supplied in a 25 cm nursery pot, this tall and structured foliage plant is ideal for living rooms, offices, entrances, corners, and reception areas. It adapts well to indoor environments and requires relatively simple maintenance.
Plant Details:
- Common name: Dracaena Massangeana / Corn Plant / Mass Cane
- Scientific name: Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant type: Evergreen tropical foliage plant
- Nursery pot size: 25 cm
- Foliage: Long green leaves with yellow-green central stripes
- Light: Bright to moderate, filtered indirect light
- Watering: Moderate
- Humidity: Moderate
- Soil: Fertile, loose, and well-drained potting mix
- Growth rate: Slow
- Suitable for: Living rooms, offices, entrances, corners, and reception areas
- Maintenance: Low
Care Tips:
- Place in bright or moderate indirect light.
- Avoid strong direct sunlight, which may scorch the leaves.
- Water when the upper 3–5 cm of soil feels dry.
- Allow excess water to drain completely and avoid waterlogged soil.
- Reduce watering during cooler periods or when growth slows.
- Use filtered or low-fluoride water when possible, as mineral and salt buildup may cause brown leaf tips.
- Wipe the leaves gently to remove dust.
- Keep away from strong air-conditioning, heaters, and dry airflow.
- Rotate the pot occasionally to encourage balanced growth.
- Apply a diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth.
- In Saudi Arabia, keep the plant indoors or in a shaded and protected outdoor area during mild weather.
Safety Note: Dracaena Massangeana is harmful if eaten and is toxic to cats and dogs. Its sap may also irritate sensitive skin. Keep the plant away from children and pets.
Note: The supplied plant may vary naturally in height, number and thickness of canes, foliage density, leaf arrangement, and colour intensity. Minor leaf-tip browning may occur naturally due to transport, humidity, or water quality. The decorative pot is not included.