Common
name: "Camouflage Dumb Cane"
Latin name: Dieffenbachia species
Native
to: Man made hybrid.
Growth habit: An open and airy upright plant not over
40" in height and 36" in width.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps.
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Watch for spider
mites.
Lighting:
Pictured:
6" Dieffenbachia Camouflage
Cultural
information: Their are over 30 species of these
beautiful plants. This new hybrid is one of our favorites. Keep
your plant in bright filtered light. Check for watering weekly...
allowing the soil to dry down on the surface. Feed bi-monthly with
Peter's Plant Food, available from our sponsors. Propagation is
via stem cuttings is difficult.
Dieffenbachia "Camouflage" is hard to find. They are
available in 6", 8" and 10" containers. The sap in
all Dieffenbachia species are toxic... see our poisonous
plants list for more information.
