DIEFFENBACHIA
INFO + CARE

genus: Dieffenbachia Schott

common name/s: dumb cane, leopard lily

type: herbaceous perennial

family: Araceae

native range: New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina

zone: 10 to 13

height: 1 to 3 m

spread: 1 to 3 m

type species: Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott

bloom time: seasonal bloomer

bloom description: white

sun: part shade to full shade

water: medium

maintenance: low to medium

soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix

toxicity: toxic to pets and humans