Species Name: Dieffenbachia spp. 

Common name(s): Dumb cane

Defining Characteristics: 

• Forest green leaves that display an assortment of captivating bright yellow to cream colored patterns
• Versatile at different life stages, but can last very long-term as an attractive house plant
• Low care needs make this plant perfect for beginner hobbyists

Recommended Pot Size: Medium 

This is a “Grower's Choice” product. Plants packed for your order may vary in cultivar, species, or hybrids. Each order will include one dieffenbachia available in stock. Plants may differ in color and appearance from the plants pictured.  

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 62-80°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Keep soil evenly moist. Let the top inch dry before watering again. 

Lighting:  Full Shade     Partial Shade      Full Sun

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered here. 

Growth rate: Fast 

Height: 24-36”

Origin: Central/ South America and the Lesser Antilles 

Regional locality: Found in tropical rainforests in areas of bright light such as clearings in the canopy 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Can tolerate low light but requires bright filtered light for healthy growth 

*Dieffenbachias are mildly toxic to both humans and pets, as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it. For more information please visit the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants.

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

Plants ship in a 2.5" pot.