Question
We have a corn plant that has just flowered for the first time. The flowering is done and we are not sure what to do with the shoots. Can you help?

Answer
Hi Kevin,

Congratulations of your flowering corn plant. You must have had it for a long time and cared for it well.

The flower stems should be cut off at their bases - where they emerge from the foliage. I usually remove them as soon as the flowers start to get a bit brown and dry because they just become increasingly messy after that.

Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions. If you would like to e-mail me some photos, I may be able to provide some additional insights.

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Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC

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