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Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia hybrid

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Overview

The Dieffenbachia hybrid Tasmanian Tiger™ is an upright houseplant with large emerald leaves streaked and mottled in yellow, giving a bold tiger-striped effect. It matures to 24-48 inches tall and becomes lush in a container. Grow in medium to bright indirect light, average water, warm rooms, and well-drained potting mix; avoid cold drafts and harsh sun. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-12.

Sun Full, HalfWater Medium
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — giving a bold tiger-striped effect
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — It is best treated as a warm-climate houseplant in most regionsTasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — and should be kept away from chilly drafts or temperatures below 60°FTasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — It matures to 24-48 inches tall and becomes lush in a containerTasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — Grow in medium to bright indirect lightTasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — and well-drained potting mix; avoid cold drafts and harsh sunTasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-12+14

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Araceae

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Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — giving a bold tiger-striped effect
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — It is best treated as a warm-climate houseplant in most regions
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — and should be kept away from chilly drafts or temperatures below 60°F
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — It matures to 24-48 inches tall and becomes lush in a container
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — Grow in medium to bright indirect light
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — and well-drained potting mix; avoid cold drafts and harsh sun
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-12
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — commonly referred to as Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — is a bold upright houseplant with the kind of foliage that immediately anchors an interior planting
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — Part of the Proven Winners® houseplant collection
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — emerald-green leaves brushed with mottled yellow striping
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — creating a vivid tiger-striped effect that feels both lush and architectural
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — Its broad leaves bring a tropical richness to a room
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — while the upright habit gives it a strong
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — sculptural presence without feeling unruly.<br><br>Over time
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — Tasmanian Tiger™ can become an impressive specimen
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — typically reaching 24 to 48 inches tall when grown in a container
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — As with most Dieffenbachia
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — hardy outdoors only in frost-free USDA Zones 10-12
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — its green flowers are secondary to the foliage and may appear only occasionally indoors
Tasmanian Tiger™ Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia hybrid) — The Dieffenbachia hybrid Tasmanian Tiger™

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