Propagating Dumb Cane. Rooting hormone is optional. Dieffenbachia s common name dumb cane serves as a reminder to wear gloves and protective clothing when working with this plant.
The dieffenbachia amoena plant is a rather common large house plant. Over the years i have developed a method similar to air layering to root the stems and keep t. The stem can be cut into 2 inch pieces each trimmed to have a node at the bottom.
Cane cutting propagation is an uncomplicated method to thin out overgrown houseplants while making new plants at the same time.
Dieffenbachia s common name dumb cane serves as a reminder to wear gloves and protective clothing when working with this plant. Dieffenbachia s common name dumb cane serves as a reminder to wear gloves and protective clothing when working with this plant. Corneal damage may result if you touch your eyes after handling the plant. Dumb cane propagation by air layering propagating dumb cane via air layer makes for a more robust start to its life.