(Dumbcane, Star Bright Dieffenbachia)

Native to tropical America, this frost-sensitive tender perennial is commonly grown as a houseplant. Its large, waxy, green leaves are mottled with blotches of white, cream or yellow. As its lower leaves are shed its stem becomes more evident. All parts of this plant are poisonous if eaten and its sap may cause skin irritation.

Dumbcane should be given bright light, but never direct sunlight (unless right at morning or dusk). A rich, moist and well-drained soil is perfect. Do not overwater this...

(Bali Hai Dieffenbachia, Dumbcane)

A frost-sensitive tender perennial, dumbcane is commonly grown as a houseplant. 'Bali Hai' has dark green leaves with chartreuse blotches when young that gradually change to white. As its lower leaves are shed its stem becomes more evident.

Dumbcane grows best in fertile, moist well-drained soil and bright, filtered light. Reduce watering in the cooler winter months indoors and out. Direct morning and evening sunlight is appropriate if not during summer. Low humidity can result in leaves curling...

(Camille Dieffenbachia, Dumbcane)

A frost-sensitive tender perennial, dumbcane is commonly grown as a houseplant. 'Camille' has creamy yellow leaves with rich green borders. This plant has a bushy look but as its lower leaves are shed its stem becomes more evident.

Dumbcane grows best in moist, rich well-drained soil and bright, filtered light. Reduce watering in cooler winter months both inside and out. Watch for snail or slug damage on leaves and too low humidity will cause leaves to curl and brown. All parts of this plant are...

(Compact Dieffenbachia, Dumbcane)

Native to the New World tropics, dieffenbachias are tender evergreen perennials renowned for their attractive foliage and robust constitution. The aptly named hybrid cultivar ‘Compacta’ offers not only a relatively petite, dense habit, but also handsome broad rich green leaves liberally painted with creamy-white variegation. Flowers and fruits are rarely if ever produced. As its lower leaves are shed its stem becomes more evident.

A great choice for tight challenging spaces in offices and homes,...

(Dumbcane, Morlof Dieffenbachia)

A frost-sensitive tender perennial dumbcane is commonly grown as a houseplant. 'Morlof' has bright green leaves with pale yellow-white variegation. As its lower leaves are shed its stem becomes more evident.

Dumbcane grows best in moist, rich well-drained soil and bright, filtered light. Reduce watering in cooler winter months both inside and out. Watch for snail or slug damage on leaves and too low humidity will cause leaves to curl and brown. All parts of this plant are poisonous if eaten and...

(Dumbcane, Panther Dieffenbachia)

A frost-sensitive tender perennial, dumbcane is commonly grown as a house plant. 'Panther' has elongated green leaves with light green spots and a mottled white midrib. As its lower leaves are shed its stem becomes more evident.

Dumbcane grows best in moist, rich well-drained soil and bright, filtered light. Reduce watering in cooler winter months both inside and out. Watch for snail or slug damage on leaves and too low humidity will cause leaves to curl and brown. All parts of this plant are...

(Dumbcane, Paradise Dieffenbachia)

A frost-sensitive tender perennial, dumbcane is commonly grown as a houseplant. 'Paradise' is very upright and has soft yellow leaves with green speckles that radiate out from the midrib. As its lower leaves are shed its stem becomes more evident.

Dumbcane grows best in moist, rich well-drained soil and bright, filtered light. Reduce watering in cooler winter months both inside and out. Watch for snail or slug damage on leaves and too low humidity will cause leaves to curl and brown. All parts...

(Dumbcane)

Native to tropical America, this frost-sensitive tender perennial is commonly grown as a houseplant. Its large, waxy, green leaves are mottled with blotches of white, cream or yellow. As its lower leaves are shed its stem becomes more evident. All parts of this plant are poisonous if eaten and its sap may cause skin irritation.

Dumbcane should be given bright light, but never direct sunlight (unless right at morning or dusk). A rich, moist and well-drained soil is perfect. Do not overwater this...

(Dumbcane, Tropic Snow Dumbcane)

A frost-sensitive, tender, evergreen perennial native to Brazil, dumbcane is commonly grown as a house plant. 'Tropic Snow' bears wide, spreading, cream-blotched, dark-green leaves on very short stems. Dumbcane grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich medium and bright, filtered light. Its sap may cause skin irritation.

(Dumbcane)

Native to Brazil, this frost-sensitive tender perennial is commonly grown as a houseplant. Dumbcane's large, waxy, green leaves are mottled with blotches of white, cream or yellow. As its lower leaves are shed its stem becomes more evident. All parts of this plant are poisonous if eaten and its sap may cause skin irritation.

Dumbcane should be given bright indirect light or dappled sunlight and shade that occurs under teres. Direct sunlight is appropriate only in midwinter or when it occurs very...