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Saturday, March 25, 2006

More Facts about Dumbcane




Family:Araceae


Genus:Dieffenbahia
Species:seguine

Synonym:Dieffenbachia maculata

Synonym:Dieffenbachia picta

Category:
Tropicals/Tender Perennials

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7° C (35° F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5° C (40° F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is suitable for growing indoors

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering

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