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The stunning foliage makes the dieffenbachia a popular houseplant, but make sure to keep children and pets away. Its sap can cause irritation/numbness of the skin, mouth, and eyes. If ingested, the sap can numb your mouth and lead to a temporary inability to speak - causing this plant to have the nickname "dumb cane."

 

Note: Sizes are indicative of pot size, not plant size. For example: 4" pot means that the plant will come in a 4" tall by 4" wide plastic nursery pot.

Dieffenbachia

  • -Brightness: Medium. Prefers medium, indirect light. Can tolerate a little low light.

    -Sun Exposure: Indirect sun. Cannot tolerate direct sunlight.

    -Water: Water when the top two inches of the soil is dry. If in doubt, allow this plant to dry out a little. It does not respond well to overwatering.

    -Humidity: Normal to high.

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