Dumb Cane


Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia 'Alfredo'
Family: Araceae
Dumb Cane(Dieffenbachia 'Alfredo')
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: Indoor plants
USDA: 10b-12

Frost Tolerance: Keep inside in winter

Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade

Origin: Tropical Americas

Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial, up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m)

Watering Needs: Moderate water, rot easily if overwatered

Propagation: Air layering, root cuttings, stem cuttings laid horizontally in compost


Culture:
Feed twice a month when the plant is growing. Cut back old, leggy stems at 6 inches high (15 cm), to force new shoots.


 

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