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I have a palm tree that is flowering, can anyone tell me what the name of this plant is? it was a gift. thank you
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It is a 'Corn Plant' (Dracaena_fragrans) west Africa.
Corn plants that receive natural light, have been in the same pot and the same location for many years, and get cooler temps at night will often flower about this time of year and again in six months. It seems to be related to days and nights being of equal length to set buds. As long as you don't change anything, you can a expect your corn plant to bloom annually from now on.

The flowers have a very sweet smell that is quite strong and some people find unpleasant. The flowers are also very sticky and very messy once they start to die and dry up. It is best to cut off the entire flower stem once it begins to fade.

Cool, Bill.

thank you very much.