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How often to water a corn plant
Dracaena fragrans
Spring–autumn 10 days
Winter 15 days
In a bright room, water your corn plant about every 10 days from spring to autumn and every 15 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 10 days | every 13 days |
| November and March | every 13 days | every 16 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 15 days | every 20 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add a corn plant. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Bright room (behind a sheer curtain)
Bright indirect light
Seasonal notes
Winter
- In winter, water about half as often
Tips for your corn plant
- Dracaena is drought-tolerant — water once the soil is dry
- Brown tips can mean the air is too dry
- Misting helps with dry air and spider mites
- Once in a while it surprises you with fragrant flowers
Trellis
Add your corn plant and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 10 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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