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Corn Plant Flowering: Rare, Fragrant, Night-Blooming

A reader's 10-year-old Corn Plant flowered (heavenly scent, night-only), then died after moving. Bought a new Massangeana but unsure if same. Can send photo.

Flowering Triggers

Sporadic; usually after many years in same pot/location.
5–10°F night temp drop + ~12 hours daylight triggers blooms (late fall/spring).

Send photo for comparison.

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