About the Dumb cane, Dieffenbachia
An easy care, common foliage houseplant with approximately 18″ long by 6-12″ wide leaves, mottled in shades of green, white, cream and yellow. Used as attractive floor plants and raised on plant stands in the home or office. They are also excellent air purifiers. Shop Dieffenbachia varieties available now.
Care Notes
Grow in medium to low, indirect lighting 8-10’ from windows, middle of a dim room, or in low fluorescent lighting. Prefers average household temperatures, 60°-70°F. Keep soil evenly moist to slightly dry. Supply extra humidity by setting on a shallow tray of moistened pebbles. Feed with Osmocote or Miracle-Gro April-September.
- Full Shade
- 24-60"
- 10-24"
Plant Attributes
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Companion Plants
Grow with other medium to low indirect light houseplants such as Philodendron, Snake Plant, Dracaena, Spider Plant and Peace Lily.