Identification: Giant Houseplant Unable to Identify!!

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by wvsmallie, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. wvsmallie

    wvsmallie Member

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    This houseplant was given to me. I have NO CLUE as to what it is or how to care for it. I like to think of myself as a houseplant-aholic, however, I've never seen one like this. Please see pic. Thanks for your help!
     

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  2. Lila Pereszke

    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Looks like a Dieffenbachia sp.
     
  3. K Baron

    K Baron Well-Known Member

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    It looks like the leaves are turning brown? If the Deff. is to dry it will cause the foliage to dry out and brown out.

    Low humidity levels is also harmful for these tropical plants.
     
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    Bluewing Well-Known Member

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    Give this plant bright indirect light and water well when when you can't feel any moisture by putting you finger down into the soil as far down as you can.You don't want the soil dried completely out, just almost.
     
  5. wvsmallie

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    aka Giant Dumbcane ?
     

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