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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 8 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Other: Attractive light green spathe with white spadix bearing small inconspicuous flowers.
Flower Time: Year Round
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
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: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dumbcane
  • Dumb Cane
  • Spotted Dumbcane
  • Leopard Lily

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Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-03-11
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-03-11
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-03-11

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