Dieffenbachia

Dumb cane, bold leaves.

Easy care Toxic to pets

Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 — via Wikimedia Commons

Light

Medium indirect

Water

When top soil dry

Difficulty

Easy

Pets

Toxic

About the Dieffenbachia

Large, creamy-variegated leaves and fast tropical growth. The sap is irritating, which is where the 'dumb cane' name comes from.

🌿 Pro tipWash your hands after pruning and keep it away from curious pets and kids.

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