Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans Lindenii
Lindenii
About this plant
Dracaena fragrans 'Lindenii', commonly known as the Corn Plant, is a popular indoor plant with long, arching green leaves that have a yellow stripe down the center. It is valued for its attractive foliage and ability to improve indoor air quality. This cultivar is especially noted for its striking leaf pattern and can grow into a small tree-like form indoors.
Taxonomy
- Genus
- Dracaena
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Higher classification
- Order Asparagales
- Plant type
- Houseplant
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Origin & Distribution
- Native region
- Tropical Africa
- Distribution
- Widely cultivated indoors worldwide, originally native to tropical Africa.
Care
- Light preference
- Partial shade
- Suitable locations
- Indoor, Balcony, Greenhouse
- Preferred window facing
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Watering frequency
- Moderate
- Watering interval
- 7–14 days
- Humidity
- Normal
- Minimum
- 10 °C
- Maximum
- 30 °C
- Optimal
- 18-24 °C
- USDA hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Soil type
- well-draining potting soil mix
Watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid letting the plant sit in water to prevent root rot. Reduce watering in winter.
Fertilizing. Feed the plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer). Avoid fertilizing in winter when growth slows down.
Dracaena fragrans 'Lindenii' is a tough and easy-to-care-for houseplant that tolerates low light well. It prefers moderate watering and can suffer if overwatered, leading to root rot. Regular dusting of leaves helps keep it healthy and looking good.
Propagation
- Propagation methods
- Cuttings
- Care difficulty
- Easy
Ornamental features
- Flowering
- Yes
- Flowering period
- winter
Attractive variegated leaves with yellow stripes, tree-like form, occasional fragrant flowers indoors.
Toxicity & Safety
- Toxic to humans
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Weed potential
- Not considered a weed
The plant's sap can cause mild skin irritation. It is mildly toxic if ingested by pets or children, causing stomach upset. Keep out of reach of pets and small children.
Allergy information
- Allergy risk
- Low
- Allergy triggers
- Sap or latex, Skin contact
- Pollen level
- None
Dracaena fragrans 'Lindenii' may cause mild skin irritation for some people when touched. It does not produce airborne pollen that typically triggers allergies. To reduce any risk, avoid direct contact with the sap and wash hands after handling the plant.
Common problems
Overwatering can cause yellowing leaves and root rot. Low light may slow growth. Spider mites and mealybugs can occasionally infest the plant.
Uses
Popular as an ornamental indoor plant for homes and offices due to its attractive foliage and air-purifying qualities.
Notes
Prune yellow or damaged leaves to keep the plant tidy. Repot every 2-3 years or when roots become crowded. Sensitive to fluoride in tap water; use filtered or rainwater if possible.