corn whisky straw plants are tropical plants with long , green leaves that droop gracefully downward , pass on the plant an appearance similar to that of a corn whisky stalking . The scientific name for corn plants is Dracaena fragrans ' Massangeana . ' Corn plants are showy , attractive plants , with foliage that features a chickenhearted stripe down the midriff . They are commonly grown as houseplants .
Climate
Corn husk plant are tropical plants and require very warm , humid climates so as to thrive . selective information from the University of Florida states that Dracaena fragrans " Massangeana " should only be develop out of doors in United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) hardiness zona 10B through 11 . This is limited to a small dowry of southerly Florida and parts of California and Hawaii . In other climates , the flora can be grown in a container and brought indoors when insensate weather threatens , or grown indoors yr - round as a houseplant .
Light
Dracaena fragrans " Massangeana " needs nuance so as to grow well , which is one rationality it does so well as a houseplant . Bright , direct sunlight will char the delicate parting of the plant . On the other hand , a total lack of lighter will cause the vivid stripes on the parting to pass . let out the plant life to some morning sunlight or indirect brightness each daylight for best results .
Soil and Water
Corn husk plants are tolerant of many dissimilar types of grease , according to the University of Florida , but favor grunge full-bodied in organic matter . The soil should be well - draining , as solution rot can kill these plants . Root hogwash is a fungous disease that takes place when the soil persist very soggy for long periods of time . Water this plant when the top few inch of soil dry out , and always empty the water taking into custody tray of container works immediately when the pot stops draining .
Fertilizer
Fertilize this plant every other workweek during the growing time of year ( spring through summer ) with a balanced ( 10 - 10 - 10 ) , water - soluble fertilizer formulated for evergreen theatre plant . bombastic , establish plant may benefit from hebdomadal feedings .
Problems
Mites and other jaw insects can be a problem on the corn flora , harmonize to the University of Florida , but they do not threaten the living of the plant . care for the plant with an insecticidal soap or simply rinse them off with a sullen nebulizer of water . Leaf spot can come if water system is go out sitting on the leaves for long menses of fourth dimension . body of water at the soil level to avoid these fungal disease .
