Mystery Cane Plant with Fragrant Night-Blooming Flowers: Propagation by Stem Cuttings

Mystery Cane Plant with Fragrant Night-Blooming Flowers: Propagation by Stem Cuttings

A gardener had a "corn plant" indoors, moved outdoors. It bloomed a stalk of balled flowers opening at night, closed day, strong sweet odor filling backyard and home. Local nursery never heard of a cane plant flowering like this. They wanted identification and propagation methods.

Expert Response

Doesn't sound like typical "corn plant" (Dracaena). Without a photo, unsure. Most cane-type plants propagate easily by stem cuttings: cut sections with 2-3 complete nodes, lay flat in potting soil half-buried, keep warm, moist, bright light; root in weeks. Air layering is another method (more work, higher success). Link provided: Air Layering Guide.