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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3-4 feet at maturity
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet at maturity
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Layering
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP17,488 (2007)
Parentage: Tiki X unnamed

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Common names
  • Dumbcane
  • Dumb Cane

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Uploaded by skylark
Location: 'Longwood gardens' PA
Date: 2014-06-03
conservatory multi-plant display
Location: 'Longwood gardens' PA
Date: 2014-06-03
grown in conservatory
Comments:
  • Posted by skylark (JC NJ/So FL - Zone 7b) on Aug 17, 2014 4:14 PM concerning plant:
    Does well indoors in filtered light in east/west/south window. Needs to be evenly moist. Water when the surface is slightly dry.
    Leaves are 10" long by 7" wide on short petioles. Suckers well. Makes a bushy plant.

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