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How to Propagate Dieffenbachia to Grow Extra Dumb Cane Plants
11.07.2023 - 07:37 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Propagate Dieffenbachia to Grow Extra Dumb Cane PlantsWhile one dumb cane is good, two (or three, or four…) are even better.
But if you’re like me, you’d rather spend your hard-earned cash on a new pair of secateurs or some good gardening gloves – especially when you can start new plants for the cost of some fresh potting soil.
Propagating houseplants is a relatively straightforward process, but it’s absurdly simple with dumb canes.
In the past, I’ve snipped off the tip of a cane that had lost its leaves, plopped it in some soil, watered it, and then forgotten about it. A few weeks later, I had a rooted cutting ready to go.
Wherever there is a node on the plant, there is the potential to encourage new roots and leaves to grow. And these plants are absolutely lousy with nodes.
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There are three methods available to you for propagating dumb canes. Coming up, we’ll go over each of them in detail.
Here’s what to expect:
If you want to learn more about these fascinating plants, our comprehensive guide explains the history and the particular needs of dieffenbachias.
Once you’re familiar with what these plants need, let’s get started!
Necessary ToolsIt doesn’t take much to propagate new plants, but you will need a few tools, and you should prep them in advance.
First of all, save yourself some trauma and be sure to wear gloves.
Dumb cane contains oxalate crystals in its sap. These crystals are what cause people who ingest dumb cane to experience swelling in the mouth and throat. The same crystals can also irritate your skin.
If you’re super careful to avoid getting any sap on your skin, you should be fine. But it’s pretty
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