Description
Dieffenbachia has, large decorative leaves in dark and light shades of greens. Dieffenbachia, commonly known as dumb cane or leopard lily, is an air purifying, perennial herbaceous plant with straight stem, simple and alternate leaves containing white spots and flecks, making it attractive as indoor foliage. Dieffenbachia is a popular as houseplants because of their tolerance of shade. All Dieffenbachia will be in response to the size of their pots. If you give it a large container you could be looking at 1.5m after only a few years. Average sized pots result in a more manageable size of 60 cm.
Growth Spread |
60 cm |
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Growth Height |
60 cm - 1.5 meters (depending on the size of their pots). |
 Water Requirements |
Moderate. Water only when the top quarter of the soil has dried completely and then water thoroughly. In lower light, you may need to water less frequently, allowing the soil to dry down at least halfway before watering. |
Frost Sensitive |
Yes |
Flowering Period |
Not grown for flowers. |
Light Requirements |
Bright indirect sun to full shade. |
Soil Requirements |
Well drained compost rich soil. |
