Botanical Name: Dieffenbachia amoena
Common Name: Giant dumbcane Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape large upright plant with a very thick trunk and very large tropical leaves spotted with yellowish blotches Height to 6' Spread to 4' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure indoor likes moderate light indoors – thrives at 200-400 FC Soil average potting soil/prefers excellent drainage Hardiness looks best in fairly high humidity and moderate light Morphology: Leaves elliptic – oblong, to 2' long, with creamy white splotches along primary lateral veins – petioles to 12' long Flowers spadix – spathe to 8" long, greenish, spadix white Fruit small berry Propagation: air layering, stem cuttings, cane cuttings Usage: used as a single or multi-trunk specimen plant for large pots, raised planters or room dividers – tree-like plant for tropical effects. Landscape Care: Watering takes regular watering – will die if over-watered constantly Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, twice monthly Pruning remove dead lower leaves Pests/Diseases root rot, spider mite, mealybug Special Conditions/Other high light and humidity keep lower leaves longer Origin: Tropical America Family: Araceae Notes: |
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