Common
name: Dieffenbachia "Perfection" or
"D. Compacta"
Latin name: Dieffenbachia "Perfection"
Native
to: Man made
Growth habit: A small upright bush usually not over
26" in height or 24" in width.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Watch for spider
mites.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
6" Dieffenbachia Perfection
Cultural
information: Dieffenbachia "Perfection" has proven itself
within the trade for many years. Keep your "Perfection"
in bright filtered light. Check for water weekly... allowing the
soil on the surface to dry down and inch or two. Feed monthly with
Peter's Plant Food. Propagation is difficult.
Dieffenbachia "Perfection" is available at your local
floral shop or garden center in several container sizes... from
small 3" starter plants to 8" or 10" specimens. The
sap in all Dieffenbachia species are toxic... see our poisonous
plants list for more information.
