Description
| Botanical name | Dieffenbachia Sp. | ||||
| Common name | Dieffenbachia or Dumb Cane | ||||
| Family | Araceae | ||||
| About | The name derives from the German botanist J. F. Diffenbach. It is very hardy & shade loving herbaceous plant. The leaves are oval-oblong, tapering to the apex with variety of colour combinations. | ||||
| Category | House plant | ||||
| Plant type | Perennial | ||||
| Origin | Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina. | ||||
| Potting medium | Use well drained, aerated, loamy, organic matter enriched potting medium GrowpoT–H. Sterilised to reduce the risk of fungal infection & root rot. pH level 6.1 – 6.5 | ||||
| Light | Indirect sunlight, diffused light. Must not be exposed to direct sunlight. | ||||
| Irrigation | Moisture to be maintained & ensured during growing period. Matured plant may require irrigation twice or thrice a week during summer season and in winter it will be much less. For any house plant rule of thumb should be feel the moister level & irrigate.
For tap water, preserve the water 24 hrs to minimise the presence of salts, chlorine, fluoride etc. |
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| Fertigation | Particulars | Dose | Schedule | Mode | |
| Summer | winter | ||||
| GROWMUSS | 10 gm / 8” pot | 15 Days | 30 Days | Soil application | |
| Neem Bahar | 10 gm / 8” pot | 15 Days | 30 Days | Soil application | |
| Micro nutrient | gROWMIN SUPER (f) | 2 gm / litre | 15 Days | 30 Days | Foliar spray |
| Black cobra① | 3 ml / litre | ① Alternative | |||
| Pest control | Growneem | 3 ml / litre | 15 Days | 15 Days | Foliar spray |
| Toxicity | Toxic to pets & human. | ||||
| Toxic chemical | Insoluble calcium oxalates, Proteolytic enzyme | ||||
| Symptom | Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth , tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing | ||||
Deliverable
Standard Pot – Plastic pot (Click here to see)
· Pot size – 4 inch to 6 inch
· Plant Size – 6 inch to 24 inch (The size may vary based on the availability of the plant/s)
Potting Medium – Coco-peat/ Soil (as and where applicable).
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