Dieffenbachia seguine

Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott · Araceae

Toxic to pets

DieffenbachiaCharming DieffenbachiaGiant Dumb CaneTropic SnowDumbcaneExotica

Care

• LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
• WaterLet the top inch dry
• HumidityAverage household
• Temperature18°C – 27°C
• DifficultyEasy
• SoilStandard potting mix
• FertilizingMonthly, growing season

Size & habit

• Mature height (indoor) 0.6–1.8 m
• Habit Upright
• Growth rateModerate

Pet toxicity

• Catstoxic
• Dogstoxic
• Horsesunverified
• Source ASPCA, matched at genus level
• Clinical signsOral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing

Common problems

Spider mitesMealybugsRoot rot

Propagation

Stem cuttingDivision

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