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Dieffenbachia, Dumbcane, Dumb Cane 'Rudolf Roehrs'

Dieffenbachiaseguine

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Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dieffenbachia (def-en-BAH-kee-ah)
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Species
seguine (suh-GEEN)
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Synonym
Dieffenbachia maculata
Dieffenbachia picta
Dieffenbachia baraquiniana
Dieffenbachia exotica
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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