Dieffenbachia the houseplant, not to be confused with Diefenbaker Canada's 13th Prime Minister.
These funky buddies are incredibly easy to get along with! They are a great low-maintenance houseplant for a home that gets bright natural light.
Light: Bright to moderate indirect light
Water: Water when the top-inch of soil is dry and then remove any excess standing water after about 5-10 minutes to help prevent rotting the roots over time.
Difficulty: Moderate
Feed: Apply half strength of general-purpose fertilizer once a month at most during the growing season.
Air Purifying: Yes, known to remove formaldehyde from the air.
Toxicity: Toxic to animals.
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Common Names: Marianne, Dumb Cane
Origin: Caribbean, tropical South America
*Please note: Plants may not look exactly as shown.