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Can anyone identify my houseplant?

I just bought this houseplant, but I don't know what it is, and therefore I don't know how to look after it. Anybody able to help? There's a picture of it here - http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/themightyshr...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Its not a corn plant, but he's close. Its a variegated dracena warneki. It likes bright, but not scorching, light. It will tolerate low light too, and also very little water. But to really make it thrive, put it in bright light, water it about once a week and don't drown it. After you water it, don't let it sit in that tray full of water or you will be inviting it to rot. After about 30 minutes dump out the water that hasn't been reabsorbed and it should be a very happy little plant. Maybe once a month take a damp sponge and wipe the dust off of its leaves.

  • 1 decade ago

    Looks like a variegated Dracenea to me. Use your search engine and look up pictures of house plants. That will help you identify plants and tell you how to care for them.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Dracaena fragrans Massangeana

    Also known as a corn plant

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    looks like a variety of Dracena to me.

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