Dieffenbachia Camille – Dumb Cane
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Dieffenbachia commonly known as dumb cane or leopard lily, is a genus of tropical flowering plants in the family Araceae. It is native to the New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina. Some species are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, especially as houseplants, and have become naturalized on a few tropical islands.
Description
Light
Bright indoor light or indirect sun. 6 hours to 8 hours.
Watering
Water once a week or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause brown spots and leaf drop.
Temperature
Maintain temperatures between 18°C – 24°C. Avoid draughts as these can create undesirable temperature fluctuations.
Humidity
The ideal humidity for Dumb Cane Camille is between 60 to 80%. You really don’t want to let the humidity level around your Dieffenbachia Camille drop much further than 60%.
Feed
Apply liquid fertilizer once in 15 days when the plant is actively growing.
Height & Growth Rate
When grown indoors, Camille Dieffenbachia can be expected to grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
Toxicity
This plant is considered toxic to humans and pets. Keep away from children and animals and take care when handling.
Origin
Dieffenbachia camille is native to the tropical forests of North and South America and the West Indies.
