![]() I went out with my loppers and noticed that the plant was covered with flower buds on multiple stalks. This was in the fall about about 4 years ago. Unfortunately, it was extremely close to the foundation of my house so, as it grew taller and taller, to over 6′, I decided I should cut it down. Evidently the previous owner had cut it down but there must have been enough life left in the roots to sprout a new plant. I moved to Palm Harbor in 2013 and didn’t even know I had this Dracaena plant until a few years after I had moved in. ![]() It can grow up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall and makes an ideal spiky indoor tree.ĭracaena fragrans ‘Lindenii’ has shiny sword-like leaves with yellow margins.ĭracaena surculosa ‘Gold Dust’ pictured below has beautiful green leaves with yellow splotches and it produces delicate white flower stalks. Dracaena varietiesĪs well as the common Dracaena fragrans which has yellow striped leaves, there are some other dracaena varieties that also produce beautiful white flowers.ĭracaena fragrans ‘Warneckii’ is a popular variegated variety with green and white striped leaves. If you notice roots growing out the bottom of the pot then it’s time to move the plant to a bigger pot. Will repotting help corn plants to flower?ĭracaenas don’t mind being slightly root bound and some people believe that they’re more likely to bloom when the roots are confined. Are corn plant flowers toxic?ĭracaenas are mildly toxic to humans and pets if they’re ingested and they can cause vomiting, diarrhea and increased salivation. Use a pair of sharp scissors to cut the flower stalk at the base.ĭon’t try to pull the flower stalk off because it will damage the plant. If you choose to let your dracaena plant bloom you’ll need to remove the spent flower when it starts to wilt. When the plant is blooming it directs energy into the flowers instead of the stems and leaves so removing the flower can help the foliage to grow faster and healthier. Others find that the fragrance is just too strong. Indoor dracaena plants should be situated away from drafts, heaters and air conditioners.ĭracaena flowers are attractive and highly fragrant but some people choose to cut off the flowers because the pollen and nectar from the flowers falls on the leaves making the plant look a bit messy. The temperature should not fall below 50☏ (10☌) and the plants are not frost tolerant at all. ![]() Optimal temperatureĭracaenas prefer warm, humid conditions for optimal growth and flowering so they’ll do best when temperatures are between 60☏ to 86☏ (16☌ to 30☌). You can also mist the leaves with a spray bottle on hot summer days. Give the plants a deep watering at least once a week and more often during the summer months. It’s a good idea to use rain water or filtered water when watering corn plants because they’re sensitive to fluoride and chlorine. If the soil becomes waterlogged the plants are susceptible to root rot. Not enough waterĭracaena plants like evenly moist but not overly wet soil. Some common reasons your dracaena may not be flowering include: Not enough lightĬorn plants grow best in partial shade with indirect sunlight.įinding the right spot for your indoor dracaena is essential because the leaves will burn if the sunlight is too hot but the stripes on the leaves will fade if there isn’t enough light. Why isn’t my dracaena blooming?ĭracaenas are native to humid, tropical regions so they bloom best in conditions that mimic their natural environment. The most common bloom times are late fall to early winter and late spring to early summer. Mature Dracaenas may bloom unexpectedly after 5 to 10 years of not flowering. Dracaena flowering is unpredictable, especially for plants grown indoors.
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