General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Partial Shade to Full Shade
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
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| Plant Height: |
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Leaves: |
Evergreen
Variegated
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| Flowers: |
Inconspicuous
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| Flower Time: |
Late summer or early fall
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| Toxicity: |
Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
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| Miscellaneous: |
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP2,869 (1969)
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| Parentage: |
Sport of: Dieffenbachia seguine |
| Child plants: |
one child plant |
- Accepted: Dieffenbachia seguine
- Synonym: Dieffenbachia amoena
Posted by
mcash70 (Near Kamloops, BC, Canada - Zone 3a) on Oct 17, 2011 5:23 PM concerning plant:
Dieffenbachia Tropic Snow is a very attractive large houseplant, it's easy to grow as it tolerates poor lighting conditions and neglect. Under the right conditions it will bloom most years. I like 3 canes per pot for a nice full look. Every few years the canes will need to be cut back to rejuvenate the plant as it becomes too tall and top heavy. I cut the top of the plants off leaving about 12 inches of cane, remove some of the leaves, dip in rooting hormone, place in a container of water until the roots are a few inches long and then plant in a new pot with fresh planting mix. Cut the remaining canes in the pot back to 2 or 3 inches and new plants will sprout from the canes or the soil, as a bonus you will have an extra plant to keep or give away. I was given the original plant about 15 years ago and have since given away many plants to family and friends.
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