Dumbcane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dumbcane |
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Dieffenbachia
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seguine
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Dieffenbachia maculata |
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Dieffenbachia seguine, also known as dumbcane, is a species of Dieffenbachia native to the tropical Americas—from southern Mexico, through Central America, to northern South America and Brazil. It is also native to several Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico.
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Description
The herbaceous perennial grows 3 feet (0.91 m) to 10 feet (3.0 m) in height and 2 feet (0.61 m) to 3 feet (0.91 m) in width. The plant's leaves are large and green, and often with variegated white patterns. Like other Dieffenbachias, the sap is toxic. It has showy white flowers.
Cultivation
Dieffenbachia seguine is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate shade gardens and as a potted house plant. Cultivars emphasize different patterns of variegation.
Images for kids
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Inflorescence of Dieffenbachia oerstedii
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Cross section and radial section of stem
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A 47 year old 9.75 foot tall Dieffenbachia house plant
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A large dieffenbachia with big bright green leaves on display as a houseplant
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Dieffenbachia shoot
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Dieffenbachia crossview
See also
In Spanish: Dieffenbachia para niños
