New Dracaena Massangeana Care: No Repot, Fluoride-Free Water, Dry-Down Cycles

Your new corn plant from Home Depot (kept by drafty doors) looks healthy. Here's how to keep it that way:

Immediate Setup

• NO repotting for 1-2 years — nursery pot has great drainage
• Slip into decorative cachepot or basket with drain tray
• Bright location (casts shadow on sunny day)

Water Protocol

• Fluoride/chlorine FREE water only: Distilled OR tap water left in open bucket 48 hours
• Water only when top inch DRY + pot feels LIGHT
• Water thoroughly → all soil moist → empty drain tray at 1 hour
• NEVER sit in water tray

Smoker Household Note

Cigarette smoke deposits on leaves. Wipe leaves monthly with damp cloth. Consider air purifier.

Why Home Depot Placement Was Bad

Drafty doors = cold stress + temperature fluctuation. You rescued it at the right time.

Follow this regimen and your "Massangeana" will be a long-term star.