Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans)
Corn plant, also known as Fragrant dracaena, Happy plant
The Corn Plant, scientifically known as Dracaena fragrans, is an evergreen, slow-growing shrub originally from tropical Africa. It's been a beloved houseplant in Europe since the 1800s. Featuring glossy green leaves that look similar to corn leaves, these leaves grow atop a sturdy cane, which gives the plant its nickname "false palm tree."
Key Facts About Corn plant
Attributes of Corn plant
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Height
4.5 m to 15 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green Variegated Yellow White Red
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Corn plant
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Dracaena
Species
Corn plant
Toxicity
Ingestion or significant physical contact with the sap