This is a “Grower's Choice” plant, which means our Plant Team will choose one Dracaena species that's available. Plants may differ in color and appearance from the plant pictured.  

*This plant is potted in sphagnum moss in a net pot. The entire net pot with the plant can be potted into the substrate of a Pac-Man enclosure. This will protect your plants roots, should your frog dig them up, and help them thrive in your Pac-Man frog vivarium.

Scientific Name: Dracaena spp.

Common Name(s): Dracaena, Corn Plant

Defining Characteristics:

• Foliage may differ between species
• This species of plant does well in a tropical setting
• Creates perfect and sturdy vertical coverage for vivariums

Recommended Pot Size: Medium / Extra Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs. 

Temperature Requirement (°F): 65-85

Humidity: 40-60%

Watering Frequency: Allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out before watering again. Water when sphagnum starts to dry, keep sphagnum moist but not soggy.

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: This plant can be kept growing in the sphagnum moss & net pot and planted directly into your preferred vivarium substrate. If repotting into another substrate we recommend Josh's Frogs Potting Soil.

Growth Rate: Slow 

Height at Maturity: 4 foot

Origin: West Africa, Gambia eastward to Angola

Regional Locality:  Found in the tropical African lowlands in areas of high humidity and rainfall

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: If it sheds a few bottom leaves over the course of the year, this is normal. If it sheds a few leaves within a few months or so, this is usually a sign of overwatering. Too much water can cause root rot. 

*Dracaenas, Corn plants, are toxic to both humans and pets. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it. For more information, please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.