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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 9–10Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — It thrives in indirect light and prefers a humid environment
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 familyDieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — It's well-regarded for its ease of care and its vivid patterned leavesDieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — Typically reaching 3-5 feet tall in an indoor settingDieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — The Dieffenbachia maculata, commonly known as Dumb Cane, is a striking and popular foliage houseplantDieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — this perennial is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America where it thrives in a warmDieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — variegated leaves with creamy white to yellow patterns against a deep green backdrop+25

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Araceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — It thrives in indirect light and prefers a humid environment
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) — It's well-regarded for its ease of care and its vivid patterned leaves
Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — Typically reaching 3-5 feet tall in an indoor setting
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) — this perennial is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America where it thrives in a warm
Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — variegated leaves with creamy white to yellow patterns against a deep green backdrop
Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — commonly known as Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — its sap contains calcium oxalate crystals which can be toxic if ingested
Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — the Dumb Cane can reach heights between 3 to 5 feet when grown indoors
Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — which display a blend of green
Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — Ideal for adding a tropical feel to interior landscapes
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