Wind-Damaged Corn Plant: Leaf Repair and Repotting Rules

Wind-Damaged Corn Plant: Leaf Repair and Repotting Rules

A Corn Plant was placed outside; wind broke leaves, now limp. Asks if cut leaves regrow, and when to repot.

Leaf Damage

Cutting individual leaves won't regrow them. Cut entire damaged stalk at break point; plant will grow a new top.

Repotting

• Only if roots exit drainage holes, rootball is all roots/no soil, or soil dries in a day.
• Only repot April 1–July 15.
• Only if you want larger plant.

Key Rule

Corn Plants (and all Dracaenas) should never go outdoors.