Mass Cane Plant Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Mass Cane Plant, or Massangeana Corn Plant, is one of the most popular plants in Africa and was commonly used as an indoor plant in the early 1800s. This plant is relatively slow in growth and has long leaves like corn stalks. It is important to note that this plant is a member of the Dracaena family. If ingested, it can be hazardous to pets.
Common Name |
Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana', Massangeana Corn Plant, Mass Cane
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Shrubs
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'
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Genus
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Dracaena
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Family
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Asparagaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Mass Cane Plant Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Mass Cane Plant.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Mass Cane Plant needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Mass Cane Plant needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Mass Cane Plant Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Mass Cane Plant to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Mass Cane Plant prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Mass Cane Plant Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Mass Cane Plant. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Mass Cane Plant plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Mass Cane Plant Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Mass Cane Plant plant. |
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Maximum Height |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Spread |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Mass Cane Plant toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant contains saponin toxins that can cause negative reactions in pets and humans. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Mass Cane Plant Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Mass Cane Plant, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
spring
autumn
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Mass Cane Plant Native Region |
Find out where the Mass Cane Plant plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
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