Dumb Cane Leaf Propagation. Cutting the cane or stem off a plant is 1 method to propagate overgrown houseplants such as chinese evergreen yucca and dumb cane. Air layering is typically used to propagate larger dieffenbachia plants than ones produced by cuttings.
Leafless stem sections 2 to 3 inches long are cut from older stems. When this happens it s a good idea to propagate new plants and cut back the overgrowth. Mike and dorothy mckenney author from united states on may 14 2019.
Dieffenbachia also known as dumb cane is one of the most common houseplants since it s easy to take care of however the leaves of this plant can turn yellow in color if it is not being taken care of properly.
Propagation of dumb cane cuttings. Cutting the cane or stem off a plant is 1 method to propagate overgrown houseplants such as chinese evergreen yucca and dumb cane. I doubt it very much if it will be affected much at all although it will take it several weeks to begin rooting. Propagating dumb cane via air layer makes for a more robust start to its life.