Dieffenbachia spp.

Giant Dumbcane

Family: Araceae Arum


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, specimen
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Flowers are rare
Leaf color Green, variegated, yellow
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage