Nick

Dracaena fragrans

Dracaena Fragrans; Massangeana; Janet Craig; Corn Plant; Dragon Plant; Dragon Tree

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  Most light conditions
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  Easy care

• Nick likes...
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    Light watering

    He’s low maintenance on water. He’s very drought tolerant, let his soil dry out completely before giving him a drink.

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    Most light conditions

    He's happy in anything from light shade to bright, soft light. Keep him out of harsh direct sun.

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    Humidity

    As we all do, he needs moisture to keep looking fresh. He’ll love a bathroom or a spray with a mister every few days.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Dracaena fragrans

  Nickname

  Corn plant; Massangeana; Janet Craig

  Plant type

  Evergreen shrub, indoor

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  130-140cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Mildly toxic to pets and people if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  23cm

• About corn plants

  For more care advice about Nick, check out our complete guide to corn plant care.

  The corn plant is a very common outdoor plant across Africa. It grows so widely that in many parts of the continent it’s used for hedging. It grows slowly, but easily, and can eventually reach a height of 15 metres. A healthy wild plant will grow fragrant flowers, followed by small yellow fruit. 

  While the corn plant might grow huge in the wild, as an indoor plant it’s more about character than size. Its palm-like looks bring a bit of tropical flavour on even grey days. To keep yours in a good mood, remember: generous with the misting, sparing with the watering. And give it plenty of light. It will survive in light shade, but new growth will be weak. It will also love you if you give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. It will help it grow big and strong.

  Nick the corn plant is the same family as Rick, Flick and Mick, and requires exactly the same care. Nick is a little more subtle than his siblings, with elegant green and cream leaves.

  Did you know?

  In ancient times, in Africa, the corn plant was a symbol of reason and good fortune.