Dieffenbachia, Dumbcane, Dumb Cane 'Camouflage'

Dieffenbachia

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Dieffenbachia (def-en-BAH-kee-ah)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Fruit Size
Pink
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pompano Beach, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Garden Grove, CA (Zone 10a) | April 2010 | positive

Some of the pictures of this plant look like a Dieffenbachia I bought labeled "Mojito". It could be the same plant.

M
Central Oregon, OR | June 2008 | positive

I saw a picture of this kind of Dieffenbachia and was thrilled to find a small rooted cutting and bought it right away.
Though sti...Read More

S
(Zone 10a) | July 2005 | positive

This plant is amazing! I recently found it at my local ACE hardware, in a 5 gallon! I was soo excited! It is a strong grower and the leav...Read More

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