Botanical Name: Dieffenbachia 'Exotica'
Common Name: Compact dumbcane Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape single or multi-stemmed plant, upright plant with large fleshy leaves and stems – very compact medium green leaves with white and pale green markings Height to 18" Spread to 18" Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure indoor takes fairly low light, northern or eastern exposure Soil well-drained potting soil Hardiness very durable in low-light conditions Morphology: Leaves to 10" long, 4 1/2" wide, entire, elliptical with irregular white spotting on entire upper surface of leaves - thick, fleshy, jointed stems Flowers spathe – greenish to 3" long – not attractive Fruit inconspicuous Propagation: cane cuttings, air layering, stem cuttings Usage: houseplant for low light conditions, usually used with several plants in each pot – often sending out several side shoots each filling the pot with foliage Landscape Care: Watering average – takes dryness better than over-watering Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, 2X/month during growing season Pruning remove dead leaves, cut back plants which get to tall Pests/Diseases spider mites, root rot if over watered Origin: Tropical America Family: Araceae Notes: |
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