Dieffenbachia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Dieffenbachia, also known as dumb cane, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Araceae. This plant has pointed oval leaves in green, cream, and white. It can add a tropical feel to your garden and is a sturdy pollutant absorber. With proper care, it can grow up to 10 feet tall.
Common Name |
Dumb Cane Plant
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Dieffenbachia
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Genus
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Dieffenbachia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Dieffenbachia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Dieffenbachia .
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Dieffenbachia needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Dieffenbachia needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Dieffenbachia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Dieffenbachia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Dieffenbachia prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Dieffenbachia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Dieffenbachia . |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Dieffenbachia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Dieffenbachia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Dieffenbachia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Dieffenbachia toxic to pets? |
Yes
Dieffenbachia is also toxic to dogs |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Dieffenbachia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Dieffenbachia , when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Dieffenbachia Native Region |
Find out where the Dieffenbachia plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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