How often should you water a corn plant (Dracaena fragrans), and what to do if the leaves turn yellow

Watering is a headache for many flower lovers, because most plants that are not kept well have an inevitable connection to watering, and even many flower lovers with rich growing experience find it hard to master that degree of watering plants. The corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) is an indoor ornamental plant that is very easy to grow, and can decorate the home environment and purify the air. So what are its watering techniques?

How to water the corn plant (how often to water)

The corn plant needs little water, but has relatively high humidity requirements. After potting, water thoroughly to settle the roots, and place it in a brighter indoor spot or in a shade shed for care. The potting soil should be kept moist, and the leaves should be sprayed with water frequently to raise the air humidity of the surrounding environment, but the potting soil should not be waterlogged, so as to avoid poor ventilation and air permeability causing root rot.

For corn plants grown in the north, the growing season care is in spring, summer and autumn; on sunny days, water once every 2 to 3 days, and spray the leaves with water 1 to 2 times a day. After late autumn, the amount of watering should be controlled, and keeping the potting soil slightly moist is enough. In winter, watering should be controlled, and the potting soil should be kept half dry and half wet; if watered too much, it will cause root rot and scorched leaves.

During the cultivation period, the corn plant should be kept in clean water; water 1-2 times a week, and the water should not be too much, to prevent the trunk from rotting. When temperatures are high in summer, spraying can be used to raise air humidity, and water can be sprayed on the leaves to keep them moist.

What to do if the corn plant's leaves turn yellow

1. Soil and water too alkaline

The corn plant is suitable for growing in slightly acidic soil. If the pH of the soil is not suitable, it is very likely to cause the leaves to turn yellow. In response to this situation, it is recommended to choose suitable soil when planting, and to alleviate it by applying some special fertilizer.

2. Overwatering

The corn plant has relatively high requirements for the humidity of the surrounding air, but this does not mean its water demand is also high. If during daily care the amount of water is not controlled well, causing waterlogging, it will also make the corn plant's leaves turn yellow. In response to this situation, the best solution is to control the amount of water, and pay attention to ventilation, keeping the soil permeable.

3. Insufficient light

The corn plant likes sunlight. Many people place the corn plant in a position with poor light in order to enjoy it indoors. In this case, it is fine in the short term, but if it goes on too long, it will also cause the corn plant's leaves to turn yellow. The specific solution is very simple: after a period of time, put the corn plant in a place with sufficient sunlight for care, and after a period of time move it back, so that care and viewing do not interfere with each other.

4. Poor ventilation

If the corn plant's leaves grow lushly, and on top of that it is not pruned for a long time, it will lead to the problem of insufficient light for the inner branches and leaves. At this time, we should promptly prune the branches and leaves, and apply fertilizer, carrying out careful care, and I believe that before long it can regain its green leaves.

Pruning methods for the corn plant

1. Pruning tools

Pruning the corn plant requires tools and steps such as scissors, a small knife, a marker pen and alcohol

2. Preparatory work

First, before pruning, observe the growth momentum of the corn plant and determine whether pruning work is needed. If it is needed, what shape it should be pruned into should all be worked out with a general framework in mind.

3. Steps

The first step is to determine which branch is to be pruned. If the plant is relatively flourishing and dense, consider marking it with a marker pen to prevent mistakes during pruning. After marking, check the tree's form again to see whether it is the shape you want. If not, modify the marking before pruning begins.

The scissors must be somewhat sharp, so that pruning is easier and the wounds are neater, making it look more beautiful. Before pruning, disinfect the pruning tools with alcohol.

Then cut from a branch node along the entire node area. When cutting, be sure to go from top to bottom, and then from bottom to top, so that the cut is parallel to the plant's main trunk.

How to get the corn plant through winter

1. Light

Let the corn plant get more sun under appropriate light conditions. If the light is insufficient, the gloss on the corn plant's leaves will become dull, much of its beauty will be lost, and its ornamental value will be greatly reduced. If the sunlight is insufficient, it is also not conducive to the corn plant's flowering.

2. Temperature

Ensure that the corn plant's winter growing temperature is around 10°C, and it must not be lower than 5°C. When the room temperature is less than 16°C, stop fertilizing the corn plant.

3. Watering

Do not water too much; keeping the soil moist is enough. If watered too much, root rot will occur. Water again when the soil surface in the flowerpot turns white. Besides watering the corn plant, also pay attention to frequently spraying water on the leaves. Besides replenishing the plant's internal moisture, this method can also clean the plant.

The corn plant is a tropical plant. Its water demand is not very great, but its humidity requirements are high, so flower lovers still need to master the techniques involved when growing it, otherwise it can easily lead to problems such as yellow leaves or root rot in the corn plant.