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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought 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: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP12,275 (2001)
Parentage: Sport of: Panther

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Common names
  • Dumb Cane
  • Dumbcane
  • Mother-in-law Plant

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Location: Fairfax, VA | January 2023
Date: 2023-01-07
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-08-05
Planted in the yard earlier this year.
Location: Pinecrest gardens, Miami FL
Date: 2023 Feb
in ground
Location: Home
Date: 2023-09-04
Dumb cane rarity?
Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: garden nursery Miami, FL
Date: 2016-01
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-07-03
Location: Fairfax, VA | April, 2023
Date: 2023-04-21
Location: Pinecrest gardens, Miami FL
Date: 2016-01
stunning cultivar

Date: 2008-07-15
Location: Botanical Gardens of the State of Georgia...Athens, Ga
Date: 2018-01-21
Dieffenbachia Plant - Dumb Cane 001
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2008-07-18

Date: 2009-07-28
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