Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia Maculata

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Overview

Dieffenbachia maculata, commonly known as Dumb Cane, is a vibrant, perennial houseplant, featuring broad, variegated leaves with creamy white to yellow patterns against a deep green backdrop. It thrives in indirect light and prefers a humid environment. Typically reaching 3-5 feet tall in an indoor setting, its sap contains calcium oxalate crystals which can be toxic if ingested. Ideal for adding a tropical feel to interior landscapes.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — commonly known as Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — variegated leaves with creamy white to yellow patterns against a deep green backdrop

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — It thrives in indirect light and prefers a humid environment

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — Typically reaching 3-5 feet tall in an indoor setting

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — its sap contains calcium oxalate crystals which can be toxic if ingested

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — Ideal for adding a tropical feel to interior landscapes

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — The Dieffenbachia maculata, commonly known as Dumb Cane, is a striking and popular foliage houseplant

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Araceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — commonly known as Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — variegated leaves with creamy white to yellow patterns against a deep green backdrop

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — It thrives in indirect light and prefers a humid environment

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — Typically reaching 3-5 feet tall in an indoor setting

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — its sap contains calcium oxalate crystals which can be toxic if ingested

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — Ideal for adding a tropical feel to interior landscapes

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — The Dieffenbachia maculata, commonly known as Dumb Cane, is a striking and popular foliage houseplant

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — It's well-regarded for its ease of care and its vivid patterned leaves

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — which display a blend of green

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — the Dumb Cane can reach heights between 3 to 5 feet when grown indoors

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — and its leaves can grow up to 12 inches long and 7 inches wide.<br><br>Part of the Araceae family

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — this perennial is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America where it thrives in a warm

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