Indoor plant, grows large, dark green leaves come to a point

Discussion in 'Plant ID' started by Natedogg299, Jul 27, 2013.

  1. Natedogg299

    Natedogg299 New Seed

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    Have never seen this plant bloom. Have trimmed it back several times and keeps going strong. Had it for years and still have no idea what it is.

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    Kiasmum In Flower

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    Do you have a photo which would make it easier to identify? Lots of plants have the potential to fit your description.

    Welcome to the Stew :D
     
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    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    I think it might be a corn plant. My friend has one that actually bloomed and it smelled heavenly!! Not real pretty flowers though :-?
     
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    purpleinopp Young Pine Plants Contributor

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    Some kind of Dracaena, maybe 'Janet Craig compacta' or Sanderiana without stripes. Looks like it could use a bit more light, but very pretty!!
     



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    georgimz New Seed

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    It is definitely not corn. I also think that it is some sort of dracena.
     
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    purpleinopp Young Pine Plants Contributor

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    Hi Georgimz, welcome to Stew! Corn plant is a common common name for Dracaena (note spelling) fragrans. I believe that's what was meant by that suggestion. Hopefully Nate will have the opportunity to investigate these suggestions soon and confirm one, or ask for others.
     
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    Natedogg299 New Seed

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    I have checked all of the suggestions and they still don't match what i have. Thank you for the help!
     
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    Definitely dracaena...if it keeps getting pruned you will not see a flower.
     
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    purpleinopp Young Pine Plants Contributor

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    Etiolation from insufficient light can make plants difficult to recognize but a specific name often isn't necessary to provide excellent care. Obviously you've been doing that, Nate, to have this plant around for so long and looking pretty good. It might look more like plants in pics if it had a bit more light (if possible,) turned a little more often so it stays more upright. I'm pretty sure it's a Dracaena, as was everyone else who responded, but that one pic isn't a whole lot to go on. Would you like to add another pic or two?

    Dracaenas do not bloom often 'in captivity,' some never. There are many different kinds, about 40 species and multitudes of cultivars for each of many of the species. I've never seen any kind of Dracaena bloom in person.
     

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