Perennials, Tropicals, Woody > Dracaena > Dracaena fragrans > Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'
Dracaena fragrans
'Massangeana'
Indoor Corn Plant, Massangeana Corn Plant
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Dracaena |
| Species |
| fragrans |
| Cultivar |
| 'Massangeana' |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Synonyms |
| Dracaena deremensis ‘Massangeana’ |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 12a - 12b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1b |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 10 - 15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 50 - 60 |
| Height |
| Up to 1.8 m |
| Spread |
| 0.3 - 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Evergreen shrub grown for its foliage. |
| Landscape |
| Commonly used as a houseplant or in tropical landscape plantings. |
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in rich, well-drained soil in high humidity and bright, indirect light. Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. |
| Shape |
| Rosette. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| Mealybugs, spider mites, scale and thrips. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Long and tapered, with wavy margins, grows to 7.5 cm wide, 60 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| Small, highly fragrant, and grow in clusters. |
| Fruit Description |
| Berries are 1 - 2 cm in diameter, containing several seeds. |
| Colour Description |
| Leaves vary in colour, ranging from medium to dark green, some with white or pale yellow stripes. Flowers are pale pink to white. |
| Texture Description |
| Leaves are smooth and glossy. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| By stem tip cuttings in spring rooted in moist soil. |
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