Rick

4.8 |66 Reviews

Dracaena Fragrans

Dracaena fragrans; Massangeana; Janet Craig; Corn plant; Dragon plant; Dragon tree

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  Most light conditions
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  Almost unkillable

• Rick likes...
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    Light watering

    He’s low maintenance on water. He’s very drought tolerant, let his soil dry out completely before giving him a drink.

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    Most light conditions

    He's happy in anything from light shade to bright, soft light. Keep him out of harsh direct sun.

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    Humidity

    As we all do, he needs moisture to keep looking fresh. He’ll love a bathroom or a spray with a mister every few days.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Dracaena fragrans

  Nickname

  Corn plant; Massangeana; Janet Craig

  Plant type

  Indoor; evergreen shrub

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  30-40cm; 80-90cm; 130-140cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Mildly toxic to pets and people if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  11cm; 19cm; 24cm

• About Corn plants

  Native tribes of northern Tanzania and Mt. Kilimanjaro used corn plants to mark sacred sites as far back as 1000 BC. This is a plant deserving of some respect.

  While they might grow as high as six metres in the wild, indoors corn plants are more about character than size, providing a bit of tropical flavour even on grey days. If they’re really happy, they might reward you by growing small, white flowers. To keep yours in a good mood, remember: generous with the misting, sparing with the watering. It will also love you if you give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. It will help it grow big and strong.

  Rick the corn plant is the same family as Mick, and requires exactly the same care. He’s just got slightly more showy leaves. You can also check out our full range of Dracaenas.

  Did you know?

  In ancient times, in Africa, corn plants were a symbol of reason and good fortune.
  
  For more care advice about Rick, check out our complete guide to corn plant care.

• Reviews
  4.8 |66 Reviews

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  Mrs MJ

  I ordered the largest Corn plant (Rick) & have to say it is so beautiful & healthy it took my breath away. I’ve had it 3 months now & it looks as healthy & grand as when it first came. I’m really happy with it & will shop again with Patch

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  James W

  Rick is definitely unkillable and looks great

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  Andrew

  The update emails on how to care for the plant really help

  

  Gemma

  We’ve moved Rick a couple of times to see where he’s happiest. He’s absolutely gorgeous and my favourite plant.

  

  Caroline

  I put him on a windowsill above a radiator for a day which he really didn't like, but he's forgiving and already bouncing back.

  

  DJ

  Is the name a nod to Rick and Morty?! Lovely plant, arrived in great health and easy to look after.

  

  A_M

  Loving his new home in our bathroom

  

  Olivia

  He looks really good and seems to be very low maintenance. Takes a long time for his soil to dry out though so I second-guess whether I’m looking after him properly.

  

  Chloe

  Beautiful plant

  

  Mrs MJ

  I ordered the largest Corn plant (Rick) & have to say it is so beautiful & healthy it took my breath away. I’ve had it 3 months now & it looks as healthy & grand as when it first came. I’m really happy with it & will shop again with Patch

  

  

  Sam

  Good service and love the plant, only downside was that delivery was a little misleading on the website as it turned out I was not actually able to select the day for delivery to the part of Kent I was ordering to - a little annoying as this was a gift and it meant I had to coordinate with the recipient. Customer care on website were very responsive which was great.

  

  Two penguins

  Arrived in excellent healthy condition and was just like the pictures online. I was very impressed with the aftercare emails and tutorials would highly recommend to anyone!!

  

  MRJ M

  Good aftercare instructions lovely easy care plant

  

  Kate Oliver

  Rick was the perfect choice for our dining room, he’s grown so much since he arrived.

  

  Blanka

  Looks fantastic in my living room!

  

  Peter Knipe

  Even better than the photo on the website.

  

  F Hudson

  Healthy and growing quite vigorously

  

  nesi

  Really growing fast.

  

  John Spiers

  Rick is awesome and he's loving his new home!

  

  James W

  Rick is definitely unkillable and looks great

  

  

  Andie Middleton

  Again great plant and delivered in tact, all my plants are going nicely

  

  Rob

  Unique and individual plant - looking forward to watching it grow

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