Species Name: Dracaena fragrans

Common Name(s): Jade Jewel Dracaena, Corn Plant

Defining Characteristics: 

• Upright, evergreen shrub with deep green and cream-colored striping on the foliage
• Long arching sword-shaped leaves
• Easy to grow, a great way to brighten up indoor spaces
• Can grow outdoors under select conditions, where it may produce small white flowers and orange berries

Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Extra Large

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement: 65-85°F

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering Frequency: Low water needs. Water once the top 3 inches of soil have dried. 

Lighting: Partial Shade 

Soil Type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered here. 

Growth Rate: Slow

Height at Maturity: 12-18 feet

Origin: Southeast Africa, Tanzania, and Eastern Madagascar

Regional Locality: Found in the tropical African lowlands in areas of high humidity and rainfall 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Needs bright indirect light. Too low/high lighting conditions will cause damage to the plant long term. Leaves may start to brown if humidity is low. 

*Dracaenas, Corn plants, are toxic to both humans and pets. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it. For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The plant pictured is in a 4 inch pot.