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Dracaena fragrans

Corn Plant

Corn plant, Dracaena fragrans, needs filtered light, a draining potting mix, and watering adjusted to how that mix dries.

USDA 10–11 outdoors; cultivar limits vary Toxic to dogs, cats, horses

Codiaeum variegatum

Croton

Croton is a tropical shrub grown indoors for patterned red, yellow, orange, and green leaves.

NC State lists USDA Zones 11–12 for outdoor…

Dieffenbachia spp.

Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia grows broad patterned leaves on upright, fleshy canes. Bright indirect light and moisture in a draining mix support…

Toxic to dogs, cats

Sedum morganianum

Donkey Tail

Donkey Tail grows dense, heavy trails of leaves that detach easily. A bright position with room below the pot and easy access to…

USDA 10a-11b for outdoor hardiness, per NC… Listed non-toxic to dogs, cats, horses

Dracaena spp.

Dracaena

Woody Dracaena plants need useful indirect light and a root ball that loses moisture between waterings.

Toxic to dogs, cats

Dracaena marginata

Dracaena Marginata

Dracaena marginata grows best in bright indirect light, with a draining potting mix that partly dries between waterings.

USDA 10a–12b for outdoor planting Toxic to dogs, cats, horses