Dieffenbachia seguine 'Tropic Snow'

Dana

£50.00

Dieffenbachia seguine 'Tropic Snow'

Dumb cane

Bright light
Easy care

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Dana likes...
- Light watering
  Check her weekly and if the top two inches of soil feel dry it’s time for a drink. She’s less thirsty in winter.
- Medium light
  She likes a good amount of light throughout the day, but ideally not direct sunlight (it burns her).
- Humidity
  She absorbs a lot of moisture from the air. A nice regular misting will help her leaves stay fresh and healthy.
Quick facts
Botanical name
Dieffenbachia Seguine
Nickname
Tropic snow; Dumb cane; Dumbcane; Mother-in-law’s tongue; Leopard lily
Plant type
Evergreen perennial / indoor
Air purifying
Yes
Plant height (including pot)
70-80cm
Pet/baby safe
Mildly toxic to pets and people
Nursery pot size
24cm
About dumb canes
Everything about the dumb cane, or dieffenbachia, is dramatic. Native to the tropics of Central and South America, it has huge variegated leaves. Even the way it grows is showy, new leaves curling up from the central stem before they unfurl.
The diefenbacchia’s common name, dumb cane, comes from the fact that the liquid that drips from its leaves can cause a temporary loss of speech if ingested. For that reason this plant is not recommended for homes with small children. This is a grown up plant for grown up homes.
It’s used to growing in humid conditions in dappled forests, so it loves lots of moisture in the air and a lot of bright, indirect light. It will also appreciate a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer. With the right conditions, it will grow quickly to become a really impressive houseplant.
Did you know?
The dumb cane was given its scientific name, dieffenbachia, in the 1800s by Heinrich Wilhelm Scott, director of the Viennese Botanical Gardens, to honour his head gardener, Joseph Dieffenbach.
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Hannah
Perfect alongside my TV so I don’t feel that the whole room is just looking at a screen. It’s thriving well in my living room. It came with clear instructions on the site on how best to look after it, tips, what to do and not to do, how often to water etc.
William Iuliano
Lovely plant which is thriving thanks to tips from Patch team and some love. Thanks!
Lizzie
Bigger than I was expecting but very beautiful and easy to care for.
Helen Hawgood
Easy to look after, she’s a stunning plant!
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Carolyn
Beautiful plant
Jordan Cox
Beautiful plant
Hannah
Perfect alongside my TV so I don’t feel that the whole room is just looking at a screen. It’s thriving well in my living room. It came with clear instructions on the site on how best to look after it, tips, what to do and not to do, how often to water etc.
William Iuliano
Lovely plant which is thriving thanks to tips from Patch team and some love. Thanks!
Lizzie
Bigger than I was expecting but very beautiful and easy to care for.
Helen Hawgood
Easy to look after, she’s a stunning plant!