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Dieffenbachia seguine

TAXONOMY

FamilyAraceae

GenusDieffenbachia

Zone10

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Dieffenbachia seguine, commonly known as Dumb Cane, is a popular houseplant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It belongs to the family Araceae and is known for its large, attractive leaves with distinctive white or yellow patterns. The plant is a subshrub and thrives in wet tropical climates.

ALSO KNOWN AS

Arum Crudele

Arum Regnium

Arum Seguinum

Dumbcane

Dumb Cane

Spathiphyllum Pictum

Arum seguine

Caladium maculatum

Caladium seguine

Caladium seguine var. maculatum

Caladium seguinum

Dieffenbachia barraquiniana

Dieffenbachia brasiliensis

Dieffenbachia chelsonii

Dieffenbachia cognata

Dieffenbachia consobrina

Dieffenbachia conspurcata

Dieffenbachia decora

Dieffenbachia gigantea

Dieffenbachia gollmeriana

Dieffenbachia grandis

Dieffenbachia illustris

Dieffenbachia irrorata

Dieffenbachia jenmanii

Dieffenbachia lineata

Dieffenbachia lingulata

Dieffenbachia liturata

Dieffenbachia maculata

Dieffenbachia magnifica

Dieffenbachia membranulifera

Dieffenbachia mirabilis

Dieffenbachia neglecta

Dieffenbachia nobilis

Dieffenbachia picta

Dieffenbachia picta f. brasiliensis

Dieffenbachia picta f. mirabilis

Dieffenbachia picta subvar. picturata

Dieffenbachia picta var. angustior

Dieffenbachia picta var. barraquiniana

Dieffenbachia picta var. latior

Dieffenbachia picturata

Dieffenbachia plumieri

Dieffenbachia poeppigii

Dieffenbachia regina

Dieffenbachia robusta

Dieffenbachia seguina f. ventenatiana

Dieffenbachia seguine f. barraquiniana

Dieffenbachia seguine f. conspurcata

Dieffenbachia seguine f. decora

Dieffenbachia seguine f. irrorata

Dieffenbachia seguine f. lineata

Dieffenbachia seguine f. liturata

Dieffenbachia seguine f. nobilis

Dieffenbachia seguine f. viridis

Dieffenbachia seguine var. decora

Dieffenbachia seguine var. lineata

Dieffenbachia seguine var. lingulata

Dieffenbachia seguine var. liturata

Dieffenbachia seguine var. minor

Dieffenbachia seguine var. nobilis

Dieffenbachia seguine var. robusta

Dieffenbachia seguine var. ventenatiana

Dieffenbachia seguine var. viridis

Dieffenbachia variegata

Dieffenbachia ventenatiana

Dieffenbachia verschaffeltii

Dieffenbachia wallisii

Seguinum maculatum

OVERVIEW

VPDCalculate

WaterWet

SoilLoamy

LightIndirect Bright (6 Hours)

Temperature22° C

Humidity60%

pH6.5

Pressure1,013 mbar

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Care Instructions

Dieffenbachia seguine requires bright, indirect light and should be kept in moderate temperatures. It prefers high humidity and should be watered regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. Avoid direct sunlight as it can scorch the leaves.

Soil

Dieffenbachia seguine prefers well-draining loamy soil that retains moisture but does not become waterlogged. A mix of peat, perlite, and potting soil works well. Ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent root rot.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer with a 20-20-20 N-P-K ratio every 4-6 weeks during the growing season. Reduce feeding during the winter months when the plant's growth slows down.

Repotting

Repot Dieffenbachia seguine every 1-2 years or when it outgrows its current pot. Choose a pot that is one size larger and ensure it has good drainage. Gently remove the plant from its old pot, shake off excess soil, and place it in the new pot with fresh soil.

Propagation

Propagate Dieffenbachia seguine through stem cuttings. Take a cutting with at least one node and place it in water or moist soil. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until roots develop, then transplant it to a pot.

Pruning

Prune Dieffenbachia seguine to maintain its shape and remove any yellowing or damaged leaves. Use clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears and make cuts just above a node or leaf joint.

Toxicity

Dieffenbachia seguine is toxic to pets and humans. The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat if ingested. Handle the plant with care and keep it out of reach of children and pets.

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