General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 inches o 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Broadleaf
Other: Dark green leaves with yellow/chartreuse margins.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Creamy-white
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Let cut end callous over before planting.
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Corn Plant

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Date: 2014-02-22
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
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Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
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