Good afternoon: We have a 'corn plant' (Dracaena fragrans) in which, we sawed up the cane stalk, and were going to use it as the fuel, to grill our meat (versus charcoal, etc). I was told sometime ago, this was done time to time, (Told by some folks on the Florida Panhandle that grilled, even though it is not indigenous to N. America?)...... However, I saw the plant leaves can be poisonous to small pets, etc. Thus, would the cane portion be safe, as the grill fuel, for BBQ`ing our pork, beef, etc? ? (Email to: bean1@mchsi.com)..Thanks!
According to the University of Iowa Health Care, tropical corn plants are safe and not poisonous to humans. Touching the leaves or accidental ingestion typically does not provoke illness or death. Tropical corn plants, however, do contain alkaloids and may cause stomach irritation.
I would advise not consuming.
I watered too much and athe leaves turned browned at the tip even though it still healthy at the top from the crown and one cane even had a new shoot coming out. I transplanted them to a new pot with new soil, specifically made for citrus and succulents, hoping the coarse soil would help with the water issue. Horriblebly both canes turned black from the bottom of the canes up and the cane with the new shoot died. The other one still looks healthy from the top but also got rotten from the bottom up. I’m desperately trying to rescue it and would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks
That plant has sustained extensive root damage, it and appears to have caught a fungal infection as well. The outlook for this is bleak. The next time you grow these, just make sure you get palm soil, as it may be a better texture. Be careful with transplanting, and if these came from the soil outside then make sure to dig far enough around to get most of the roots. Be careful not to over-feed them. They don't need heavy fertilization. There are many types of Dracaena, and all of the tree forms will have the same care. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/four-oclocks/four-oclock-plants.htm
I inherited a corn plant that has grown to be 10+ feet tall. I do not know the age. It has grown so much that the leaves brush the ceiling and bend toward the light. Is there a way to cut the truck-stem and re root it before re-potting??
There are many forms of tree dracaena, but they will all have similar care. These articles will help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/
This article will help you in rooting cuttings: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/
I have a large dracaena corn plant that I have had for years. I named him Lazarus, because he's returned from the dead several times (underwatering, heat-scorched leaves, top broken off with a basketball, total freeze to the roots, etc.). He usually lives indoors beautifully, with some outdoor time in the summer. However, since I moved to Virginia, he only thrives on the porch. When the temperature drops, I bring him in - but despite good indirect light and careful monitoring of water, each winter for the past 3 years he looses most leaves, yellows, and almost dies. It takes weeks on the porch to recover in spring. The humidity in winter is quite low, so it's not overwatering. Anyone have any ideas about what's going on?
unfortunately, the lack of humidity could be the issue. These can have a hard time adjusting to a new environment. It could also be rootbound, and need a new transplant. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-a-large-plant.htm
Please help, we bought our dracena few days ago, after 3 days in our house the leafs started turning yellow, I have read so many sites saying what could be wrong but I am totally unsure what is the case here. For the root rotting dracena was extremly dry and the tree feels firm. In case with little spiders I have examined dracena leafs and I didn't noticed any little white spots or eggs. She was placed in a dark spot in the room - could this be the case? I have moved her to little bit lighter spot now. She seems to progress very fast with yellowing leaves. Please help save her
It seems to just want a little fertilizer. You can use any all purpose, but I recommend granular or slow release. You may also want to put just a sprinkle of both dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur to condition the soil.
Make sure that you let the plant dry out almost before watering again.
We had several freezing nights here in Tampa. My Dracaenas are just to tall to cover. Now some of them have lost all their fronds - in essence they are "bald". Are they going to grow back? Should I cut them to propagate growth? I also have a sanchezes that are now leafless and brown - same thing? Thanks for any help - I'm really upset as I love my yard and plants. Thomas Deaton
Hello! I got these plants and dont know their names. Can someone please help identify them/how to take care of them. I live in NYC and the area where i keep them potted gets a lot of sunlight and heat. Need help with how much: -sunlight -watering -fertilizing -other factors
The first is a ponytail palm. The second is a variegated corn palm, and the third looks like so many different things that I would not be able to tell you what it was off the top of my head.