General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Deep green with distinct white midrib and lateral veins.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP14,762 (2004)
Parentage: Tropic Marianne X Victory

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Common names
  • Dumbcane
  • Dumb Cane

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Date: 2009-03-01

Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-03-01
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-03-01

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