Gardening
Container Gardening-Dieffenbachia
January 06, 2013
Gardening, whether inside, or outside is always a joy for me! So,
last year after all the Christmas decorations were put away I
ventured over to my local gardening store. There I found two
Dieffenbachia on sale. They were among the many other plants
that no one wanted. All colorfully wrapped in red foil and on their
last leg-I rescued them!
last year after all the Christmas decorations were put away I
ventured over to my local gardening store. There I found two
Dieffenbachia on sale. They were among the many other plants
that no one wanted. All colorfully wrapped in red foil and on their
last leg-I rescued them!
Dieffenbachia is also known as Dumb Cane-this is because the
plant has a mouth numbing substance in the leaves and stems.
Word of caution- if the plant is eaten it can be toxic.
plant has a mouth numbing substance in the leaves and stems.
Word of caution- if the plant is eaten it can be toxic.
As you can see these plants have broad leaves and thick succulent
stems. They do well in bright filtered light with temperatures from
60-75 degrees. Water thoroughly and let soil dry out to depth of
about 1 inch. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks. Propagation by cane
cuttings.
stems. They do well in bright filtered light with temperatures from
60-75 degrees. Water thoroughly and let soil dry out to depth of
about 1 inch. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks. Propagation by cane
cuttings.
Dieffenbachia are very easy to grow.
I mixed in some of my Paperwhites for added interest and color.
This is one of my indoor gardening spots!
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