Home gardeners usually grow corn plants as large potted plants rather outdoors in the garden. Corn plants do best in bright indoor locations that are protected from direct sunlight, drafts, and airflow from air-conditioning and heating vents. Also, maintaining a high humidity environment indoors is key for these plants.
The ideal indoor location for this plant is near a window with filtered sunlight. Too little light will result in the leaves losing their color variegation and might stunt the plant's growth. Exposure to direct sun can burn the plant and cause it to wilt.1 Outdoors, the plant does best in part shade.
A loose, loamy potting soil mix is the best option for growing corn plants. Make sure the soil has good drainage because roots don't do well in standing water.
Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy during the growing season (spring to fall). Reduce watering in the late fall to winter. However, never let the soil completely dry out. Soil that is too wet or too dry can cause leaf tips to dry out and turn brown. Moreover, like other Dracaena species, corn plants are sensitive to fluoride and boron, which can be found in tap water. Thus, it's best to use distilled water to avoid leaf tip burn, stunted growth, and even plant death.