Dumb cane
Dieffenbachia seguine · Dieffenbachias · Arum family
Also known as: Dieffenbachia · Leopard Lily
Easy60–150cmNot pet-safe
Dumb cane care at a glance
Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia seguine) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Dumb cane
Possible pests on Dumb cane include Spider mites, Scale insects, Whitefly and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot. Dumb cane is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Whitefly Medium
- Aphids Low
- Fungus gnats Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Leaf spot Medium
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates High
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Frequently asked questions about Dumb cane
- Which pests affect Dumb cane?
- Possible pests on Dumb cane include Spider mites, Scale insects, Whitefly and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Dumb cane?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot.
- Is Dumb cane toxic to cats and dogs?
- Dumb cane is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Dumb cane need?
- Dumb cane has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Dumb cane need?
- Dumb cane prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Dumb cane frost-hardy?
- Dumb cane is not frost-hardy.