Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)

Dieffenbachia seguine

Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) (Dieffenbachia seguine) is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-12, that matures to about 3-10 ft × 2-3 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect green and white blooms in spring and summer. It stands up well to drought.

USDA zones

10-12

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

3-10 ft × 2-3 ft

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Green, White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Tough against

Drought

Native to

Caribbean, northern South America