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DIEFFENBACHIA
INFO + CARE

genus: Dieffenbachia Schott
common name/s: dumb cane, leopard lily
type: herbaceous perennial
family: Araceae
native range: New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina
zone: 10 to 13
height: 1 to 3 m
spread: 1 to 3 m
type species: Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott
bloom time: seasonal bloomer
bloom description: white
sun: part shade to full shade
water: medium
maintenance: low to medium
soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix
toxicity: toxic to pets and humans
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