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Corn Plant
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Dracaena fragrans

Corn PlantShrub

Dracaena fragrans, is a flowering plant species that is native to tropical Africa, from Sudan south to Mozambique, west to Côte d'Ivoire and southwest to Angola, growing in upland regions at 600–2,250 m (1,970–7,380 ft) altitude.

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusDracaena
NativeCentral Africa
LifespanPerennial; long-lived (decades under outdoor tropical conditions; multi-year indoors)

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Botanical Information

Scientific NameDracaena fragrans
Common NameCorn Plant
FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusDracaena

Physical Characteristics

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Environmental Information

Pests & Diseases

  • Aphids
  • Whiteflies
  • Spider mites
  • Mealybugs
  • Thrips
  • Leaf spot
  • Root rot
  • Powdery mildew
  • Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.