Dieffenbachia longispatha
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Dieffenbachia longispatha

Megacane

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun Toxicity: low
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
44
Observations
11

Description

Source: leafsnap

Dieffenbachia longispatha is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Panama and Colombia. A large member of its genus, reaching 2–3 m (7–10 ft), it is pollinated by scarab beetles from the genera Cyclocephala and Erioscelis.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Dieffenbachia longispatha is indigenous to habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas, where it occurs in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adapt to full sun or full shade, demonstrating its versatile and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Dieffenbachia longispatha stammt aus tropischen Gebieten, in denen das Klima meist warm und feucht ist. Deshalb ist sie gut an hohe Temperaturen und Feuchtigkeit angepasst. Sie mag keine plötzlichen Temperaturwechsel und bevorzugt eine konstante Temperaturumgebung, daher sollte man Schwankungen in Innenräumen vermeiden. Kühle Temperaturen verträgt sie normalerweise nicht und für ihr Wachstum sind höhere Temperaturen erforderlich. Sinkt die Umgebungs­temperatur zu stark, kann die Pflanze das Wachstum einstellen oder sogar absterben.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer

Proper fertilization is essential for Dieffenbachia longispatha's health and appearance. Fertilize Dieffenbachia longispatha in the summer, repeating the treatment monthly throughout the season. Nutrients drive growth and help maintain the plant's parts. Fertilization improves Dieffenbachia longispatha's flowering, ensuring the best blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot Once a year

Repot Dieffenbachia longispatha in spring or summer once it is warm enough, choosing a slightly larger pot with good drainage. After repotting, water thoroughly and place the plant in bright, indirect light. Consider installing a moss pole to support the plant as it grows.

Suggested frequency: Once a year
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Family
Araceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
0.61 m to 1.22 m
Mature Spread
61 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Light Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
10.16 cm to 15.24 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama

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Common Names (1)

en Megacane