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Dieffenbachia 'Honey Dew'

 
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Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Dieffenbachia (def-en-BAH-kee-ah) (Info)
Cultivar: Honey Dew
Additional cultivar information: (PPAF; aka Honey Dew™)

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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Chartreuse/Yellow

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By air layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By kamia
Thumbnail #1 of Dieffenbachia  by kamia

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive kamia On Sep 4, 2003, kamia from Athens, TN
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Caution as houseplant: milk from the plant can cause intestinal, cardiovascular, and central nervous system damage/problems to cats and other pets. In humans, the sap can also be toxic to open cuts.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Boca Raton, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida
Ruskin, Florida



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