Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia seguine
Interior Floor Specimens
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Dieffenbachia seguine Photo Gallery
Dieffenbachia seguine Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Dieffenbachia seguine |
| Common Name: | dumb cane |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Suggested Uses: | interior large foliage pot plant, floor plant |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright |
| Height: | 4 feet |
| Spread: | 1 - 2 feet |
| Foliage: | has large areas of white on the entire leaves |
| Flower: | flowers are not the primary ornamental value |
| Environment | |
| Light Requirement: | medium exposure |
| Water: | low water requirement |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | allow to dry between waterings may be poisonous propagation by cane cuttings |
| Additional Notes: | stature remains a bit smaller than many of the other Dieffenbachias |
TTU Plant Resources
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