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Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius'PBR | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius'PBR

Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius'^PBR

Low Maintenance

Genus: Dieffenbachia
Family: Araceae

About this plant

A tropical, evergreen perennial to 90cm tall, with lance-shaped leaves to 40cm long. The leaves are white to pale green with irregular dark green blotches; grow in a bright position out of direct sun for the best leaf variegation

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1A

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in loam-based potting compost in bright, filtered light with high humidity. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; mist daily to increase humidity. Water sparingly and admit full light in winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by stem tip cuttings or take stem sections, each with a growth bud, and lay flat on the surface of the compost at 25°C. Can also be propagated by air layering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years