Corn Plant (Dracaena) Frozen: Trim Dead, Wait for Roots

Cold Damage: Leaves Die First, Roots May Survive

Severity depends on temperature and duration. Roots are insulated by pot/soil—often live when foliage is killed.

Immediate Care

1. Move to warm spot (65–75°F).
2. Trim all completely dead leaves.
3. If stem tips are shriveled, they're dead—cut back to firm tissue.
4. Bright indirect light (within 6 ft of window).
5. Water less: let top ⅓ of soil dry before watering.
6. No fertilizer, no repotting.

Verdict in 4–6 Weeks

If no new growth from the cane by then, roots are dead. Otherwise, slow recovery begins.