| Common
Name: |
Dumb cane |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
A very good suckering fast growing Differnbachia, one of the staples of the industry. The leaves are cream colored with a significant green margin around the outside. |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Fast growing in ideal light. Grows best between 65 and 90 degrees. Any well draining soil will work for this plant. Keep soil evenly moist, avoid allowing the plant to wilt as the bottom leaves will yellow. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Good for 3" up to 8" pots. Used extensively in the dishgarden market also. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zone 11 |
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| Culture: |
Grows best in 2000 foot candles or 73-80% shade. Increased light levels will promote basal branching, but fertilizer levels must be increased to compensate. Constant feed @ 250ppm nitrogen or once a week @ 440ppm nitrogen. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
4" pot -> 12 weeks
6" pot -> |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue Culture, Cuttings |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
The greatest pest is spider mi |
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More
Information: |
A very good suckering fast growing Differnbachia, one of the staples of the industry. The leaves are cream colored with a significant green margin around the outside. |
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