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When Your Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans) Blooms: Fragrance, Duration, and What to Expect

Dracaena fragrans Blooming

Blooms are sporadic, sweet‑scented, and can be overwhelming. Some owners cut the flower stalk off. There's no set schedule—plants bloom when mature and conditions align.

Photos

Search "Dracaena fragrans in bloom" for images; the first result (Brad's Dracaena fragrans) has good photos and a personal account.

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