The corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) is a tropical African evergreen tree that grows fairly slowly from thick canes or stems that produce long, narrow leaves like stalks of corn. Corn plants make great ...

A few pests can create problems for corn growers. Crows and other birds may peck the ground and steal the seeds before or as they germinate. Use a row cover secured with pins, soil, or rocks to ...

Corn is frost-sensitive, so spring planting is ideal.

While often kept indoors, the plant can thrive outdoors in South Florida due to warmer winters and changing climate zones. The corn plant's flowers and leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Its ...