7 Responses to “How Do I Identify What Type Of House Plant This Is?”

1. Christina Ott Says:
   June 20th, 2009 at 8:24 am

   Do you know what kind of plant this is?

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2. Jamie Jamison Adams Says:
   June 24th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

   I belive it is a Pencil plant / Euphorbia tirucalli. However the computer I am using has a small screen making it hard to see the photo. I will give it another look next week when I am in the office.

3. Lacey Says:
   April 13th, 2011 at 5:02 pm

   I have this thick stalked plant, what is it and how do I care for it?

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4. Lacey Says:
   April 13th, 2011 at 5:03 pm

   same plant,long big leaves

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5. Jamie Jamison Adams Says:
   April 14th, 2011 at 8:47 am

   I think you have a dumb cane. Caring For Dumb Cane — Dieffenbachia picta
   Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia picta) is a perennial native to tropical forest regions. Dumb Cane plants are among the most popular houseplants for its beautiful variegations, full foliage and thick stems. Dumb Cane are moderately easy plants that require light or partial shade and an evenly moist environment. Dumb Cane make excellent houseplants but can also be grown in a warm greenhouse or in a border. Dieffenbachia picta may also be interchangeably referred to as Dieffenbachia seguine.

   Dumb Cane Light Requirements

   Dumb Cane is found naturally in tropical forest areas and therefore requires less light than many plants. This is one of the reasons that Dumb Cane is a popular houseplant. The bright filtered light to partial shade of patios and sunrooms is perfect for Dumb Cane. Never maintain direct sunlight over Dumb Cane. Air that becomes too dry may lead to pest problems. However, admit full light in winter as the natural abundance of light decreases.

   Dumb Cane Water Requirements

   Dumb Cane enjoys a warm and humid environment. Be careful to maintain a warm, evenly moist environment as plants kept too cold may experience excessive leaf drop. The leaves of Dumb Cane may turn brown around the edges as an indication that the plant is waterlogged.

   To prevent these setbacks, water Dumb Cane regularly with lukewarm water. Allow tap water to stand until room temperature. This will allow heavy toxins such as chlorine to evaporate while preventing root shock in younger plants. Mist daily in summer and water sparingly in winter.

   Dumb Cane Fertilizer Requirements

   Pot Dumb Cane in soil-based potting mix. Apply a balanced (20-20-20) fertilizer monthly. Continue to pot on each spring with fresh soil and a slightly larger pot. When growing outdoors, grow in fertile and moist but well-drained soil.

6. Vann Says:
   April 2nd, 2013 at 12:39 pm

   I got this plant when it was just two stubby woody pieces from my mothers plant but her is 20x bigger than my plant.. As it grew i still havent find out what it is. Do you what it might be?

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7. Jamie Jamison Adams Says:
   April 2nd, 2013 at 1:55 pm

   Vann,

   I believe it is a type of Rex Cultorum Begonia or Angel Wing Begonia.