Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans) Flowering: What to Expect

A 15-year-old corn plant produced a flower spike for the first time. The buds will open into fragrant, sticky flowers that last a couple of weeks, then turn brown and messy. Prune the entire spike as soon as flowers fade.

Future Blooms

Expect flowers once or twice yearly if you don't repot or change the environment. The plant is mature and stable—flowering is a sign of contentment. Enjoy the scent, then clean up promptly.