Dieffenbachia longispatha
Megacane
Description
Source: leafsnapDieffenbachia 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.
🌡️ 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.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 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.
✂️ 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