Corn Plant is one of the most popular tropical plants not only for its beauty, but also for its multiple properties.
This indoor and outdoor plant is easy to care for, in addition to having the property of absorbing humidity from the environment to clean the air, making it beneficial for health.
Corn Plant blooms only 1 or 2 times throughout its life. However, when this happens, colorful flowers with an attractive scent appear. In the event that the Corn Plant blooms, it is recommended to cut the flower once it wilts, since it takes away a lot of vigor from the plant.
– Light
One of the basic aspects for Corn Plant to develop in optimal conditions is not to expose it directly to the sun, as it can burn. Ideally, place it in a place where it receives natural but not direct light, avoiding very dark places so that the leaves do not turn brown.
– Temperature
Another of the cares of the Corn Plant is the temperature, since ideally it should be between 20º and 25º C so that it grows well. It is not recommended to put it in very cold environments, since this causes the plant to stop growing and the leaves to fall. The ideal is a humid environment, being a tropical plant.
– Irrigation
Corn Plant does not need much watering, although the soil should remain moist, so it should be watered 2-3 times a week. If you notice that the leaves are turning brown and beginning to drop, it is probably lacking in water. Another alternative is to spray the leaves with a sprayer to keep them in good condition.
One of the properties of Corn Plant is that it can be reproduced by cuttings, or through already pruned trunks from which roots are born. To do this, you can cut the shoots that appear on the trunk and plant them in individual pots.
The best seasons to do this procedure are spring and autumn and, in addition, it is recommended to transplant the Corn Plant every 2 years and add a little liquid fertilizer in hot weather.
One of the reasons why the Corn Plant may be dying is excess moisture. If this is the case, you should feel the stems of the leaves and loosen the ones that are in poor condition. Then, remove the plant from the pot and shake off the moister soil and wrap the root ball in absorbent paper and let the plant rest for 24 hours. It is important that it is in a dry place and away from direct sunlight.