{"title":"Dieffenbachias","description":"\u003cp\u003eDieffenbachias, the dumb canes, are grown for leaves that look painted: broad ovals splashed, speckled or flooded with cream, white and lime over green. They are among the fastest and most forgiving indoor foliage plants, filling a bright corner in a season. This range runs from the 60cm Compacta to Milky Way at about 1.2m, with the classic Camille, Tropic Marianne and Amy in between. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a dieffenbachia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by pattern and by size. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/camille-spotted-cane-dieffenbachia-camille\"\u003eCamille\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Camille') is the best known, with leaves almost entirely cream inside a green margin, on a plant to about 90cm. Tropic Marianne is similar but larger-leaved and paler. Star Bright and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/milky-way-dumb-cane-dieffenbachia-milky-way\"\u003eMilky Way\u003c\/a\u003e carry fine white speckling across a green leaf and grow a little taller, Milky Way to about 1.2m. Green Magic reverses the pattern, dark green leaves with a single white midrib, and Amy and Memoria Corsii have a soft grey-green marbling. For a small space, Compacta stays about 60cm tall and wide and keeps a tight, leafy habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere dieffenbachias work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors in bright, indirect light: a metre or two from a north or east window is ideal, and they tolerate lower light at the cost of smaller leaves and less pattern. Keep them out of direct afternoon sun, which bleaches the leaves, and away from cold draughts and air-conditioner outlets. They suit living rooms, offices and bathrooms with a window, and they sit well among our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e. Outdoors they are a plant for frost-free, humid climates only, in deep shade under trees or on a covered patio in Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin. Two cautions. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense mouth irritation and swelling if chewed, which is how the plant got its common name, so it is not a plant for a home with a toddler or a pet that eats leaves. And the sap irritates skin, so wear gloves when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePotting and repotting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePot into a quality indoor mix in a container with drainage holes, one size up from the grower pot. Dieffenbachias grow fast in good conditions and want repotting every year or two in spring. A plant that has grown leggy can be cut back hard in spring to a stump 10cm to 15cm high; it resprouts from the cane, and the cut top roots in water or mix. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003erepotting plants\u003c\/a\u003e covers the method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the top few centimetres of mix are dry, usually weekly in summer and every two weeks in winter, and let the pot drain fully. Yellow lower leaves with a soggy mix mean too much water; crisp brown edges mean dry air or a missed watering. Feed monthly in the warm months with a liquid fertiliser. Wipe the leaves to keep the pattern bright, and turn the pot a quarter turn each week so the plant grows straight. Spider mites and mealybugs are the pests to watch in dry rooms; a wipe with soapy water deals with both. For the full indoor routine see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eindoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs dieffenbachia poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Chewing any part causes burning, swelling and sometimes temporary loss of speech, and it is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of children and pets, and wash your hands after handling the sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne or two old leaves yellowing at the base is normal as the cane grows. Several at once usually mean overwatering; let the mix dry out further between drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does a dieffenbachia need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light keeps the pattern strong. It survives in a dimmer room but the new leaves come out smaller and greener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy dieffenbachia has grown tall and bare. Can I fix it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the cane back to about 15cm in spring. New shoots appear within a few weeks, and the top you removed can be rooted as a second plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"milky-way-dumb-cane-dieffenbachia-milky-way","title":"Milky Way Dumb Cane - Dieffenbachia 'Milky Way'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilky Way Dumb Cane (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Milky Way') carries broad leaves heavily speckled cream over deep green, held on upright canes to about 1.2m tall and 60cm across. It is one of the few big leafed indoor plants that keeps its markings in ordinary household light. The sap is an irritant and toxic to cats and dogs, which is worth knowing before it goes into a room with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation that holds indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream speckling stays strong in bright indirect light, where many patterned foliage plants revert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fills a corner without spreading.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth runs up the cane rather than outwards, so it suits a hallway or the gap beside a sofa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is an advantage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and humid coastal summers are exactly its conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One watering routine, an occasional wipe of the leaves and a feed in the warm months is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside, your climate stops mattering, which is the point with a plant this frost tender. Two to three metres back from a bright window is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot with a drainage hole and a saucer you can empty, and repot every two to three years as the canes gain height. In tropical and subtropical gardens a shaded balcony works year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Milky Way Dumb Cane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, never direct sun through glass, which scorches the leaves. It has no frost tolerance, so outside the tropics and subtropics treat it as an indoor plant year round, away from cold draughts and air conditioning outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium indoor potting mix that drains freely. Perlite helps if your watering hand is heavy, because soggy mix is the usual cause of a collapsed cane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top three to five centimetres of mix are dry, roughly weekly in the warm months and fortnightly in winter. Liquid fertiliser at half strength every four weeks from spring to autumn keeps new leaves large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear gloves and wash your hands afterwards. Remove lower leaves as they yellow, and cut a leggy cane back to about 150mm in spring; it reshoots from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as established 200mm plants in packs of six, which suits a larger home, an office fit out or several rooms at once. Each plant arrives with multiple leaves and enough cane to read as a proper indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge soft leaves can crease in transit and the plant may drop one as it settles. Give it a week in its final position before the first water. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options for dim rooms in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand why markings fade in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eour guide to variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause mouth irritation, drooling and swelling if chewed, and it stings human skin and eyes. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light gives the best variegation. It tolerates a dimmer room, but expect slower growth and greener leaves, and never put it in direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome loss at the base is normal as the cane gains height. Widespread yellowing usually means the mix is too wet, so check the drainage hole and let it dry further between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in shade and out of the wind. Anywhere with frost it needs to live indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":49316095885631,"sku":"QLD","price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Milky-Way-Dumb-Cane-Dieffenbachia-Milky-Way.jpg?v=1741858855"},{"product_id":"camille-spotted-cane-dieffenbachia-camille","title":"Camille Spotted Cane - Dieffenbachia 'Camille'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCamille Spotted Cane (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Camille') is the brightest of the compact dumb canes, with broad leaves that run almost entirely cream through the centre and finish in a narrow band of deep green. It settles at about 90cm tall and 60cm wide, so it fills a corner without taking over a room. Growth is slow and steady, and it holds its colour in moderate indoor light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream centred leaves that stay bright.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegation is stable, so a plant bought today looks the same in three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for indoor light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light suits it best, and it holds up in a living room or an office interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy, contained size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 90cm by 60cm it works on a plant stand, beside a sofa or in a row along a hallway without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growing and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top of the mix dries, feed through the warm months, repot every second or third spring. That is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is first and last an indoor plant, anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which is the point with something this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 250mm to 300mm decorative pot with a drainage hole suits one plant. Group three at staggered heights for a fuller display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a frost free, sheltered position, so tropical and subtropical gardens only, and always out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Camille Spotted Cane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, never direct sun through glass, which scorches the pale centres. Outdoors it is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens in full shade. Anywhere colder, keep it inside: growth stalls below about 12 degrees Celsius and draughts yellow the lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with extra perlite for drainage. It likes moisture at the roots but not stagnant water, so tip out the saucer after every watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 3cm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Liquid feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer. Dry indoor air causes brown leaf edges, so group plants or use a pebble tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove tired lower leaves at the base. If the cane goes leggy, cut it back to about 15cm in spring and it will reshoot. Wear gloves and wash your hands afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 125mm pots and sold in packs of ten, which suits an office fitout, a hallway run or a set of matching pots rather than a single feature buy. Each plant arrives as a young clump, usually 25 to 35cm tall, ready for a 200mm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage plants travel well when packed upright, though a leaf or two may crease in transit. Give them a week somewhere bright and indirect before the first feed. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eCompare variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eHow to repot an indoor plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals and is a strong irritant: chewing a leaf brings on burning, swelling and temporary loss of speech, which is where the name dumb cane comes from. Keep it off floor level in a home with pets or small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air or uneven watering rather than disease. Raise the humidity, water on a steadier schedule, and the new leaves come through clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose the cream colour in a dark room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variegation is stable, but very low light produces smaller, greener leaves with long gaps between them. A position within a metre or two of a bright window keeps it compact and pale centred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100411740479,"sku":null,"price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/camille-spotted-cane-dieffenbachia-camille-nnm.jpg?v=1791112358"},{"product_id":"compact-dumb-cane-dieffenbachia-compacta","title":"Compact Dumb Cane - Dieffenbachia compacta","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact Dumb Cane (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compacta') is a small indoor foliage plant that holds at about 60cm tall and 60cm wide, suiting a desk or shelf rather than a floor corner. The leaves are broad and cream splashed on deep green, giving a tropical look without the size of the older dumb canes. It is easy to keep alive in low to moderate light, but the sap is an irritant and the plant is toxic to cats and dogs, so placement matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold variegation indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide leaves marbled cream and green bring pattern to a room without needing flowers or a bright window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays genuinely compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 60cm each way it fits shelves and bench tops where a full sized dumb cane would take over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving with light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in moderate indirect light and tolerates dimmer rooms, though variegation is strongest near a bright window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top of the mix dries, feed twice in the warm months, and it asks for very little else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside a heated or cooled home your climate stops mattering, which counts with a plant this frost tender. Bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms all suit it, since it enjoys humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens it can live outdoors in a shaded, wind sheltered spot. Anywhere colder, keep it inside or move it under cover before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot at floor level with pets or toddlers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chewing the leaves or stems causes painful mouth and throat swelling. A shelf, bench or plant stand solves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Compact Dumb Cane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best colour and the tightest habit. Direct sun through glass scorches the leaves, and very dark corners make the plant stretch and lose its variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with a handful of perlite for drainage. The pot must have a drainage hole, because dumb canes rot from the base when the mix stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm to 4cm of mix feels dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter, and empty the saucer afterwards. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear gloves, because the sap irritates skin and eyes. Cut tired lower leaves off at the base, and if the plant grows leggy over the years, cut the cane back hard and it will reshoot from lower down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as 125mm plants in packs of ten and 250mm plants in packs of three. The 125mm plants are young, a few leaves each, and suit filling several small pots or growing on. The 250mm plants are established and ready for a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. A little leaf marking after transit is normal. Give yours a bright indirect spot for a fortnight before repotting, and expect new growth within a month in warm weather, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eRepotting an indoor plant properly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eMore variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals, and chewing any part brings on drooling, mouth pain and swelling in pets and people alike. Keep it above floor level in a home with pets or small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much water. Let the top few centimetres dry before watering again and check that the pot drains freely. A few older leaves yellowing at the base each season is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry air, or salts building up in the mix. Group plants together or sit the pot on a pebble tray, and flush the mix thoroughly with water every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":49546472063295,"sku":"QLD","price":314.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Compact-Dumb-Cane-Dieffenbachia-compacta.jpg?v=1741858893"},{"product_id":"green-magic-dumb-cane-dieffenbachia-green-magic","title":"Green Magic Dumb Cane - Dieffenbachia 'Green Magic'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Magic Dumb Cane (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Magic') earns its place indoors on foliage alone: deep green paddle leaves split down the middle by a clean ivory midrib. It settles at about 80cm tall and 60cm wide, large enough to anchor a corner but small enough for an apartment. Note before you buy: the sap is a strong irritant and the plant is toxic to pets and people if chewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold pattern without fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e The single white vein reads clearly across a room, so one plant does the work of a group of smaller foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in ordinary indoor light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light suits it best, and it holds condition in the moderate light of a living room or office.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It enjoys a steamy bathroom or a humid subtropical summer rather than sulking through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving of a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers even moisture but recovers well from drying out, which makes it a sensible first statement houseplant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a floor or table plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two to three metres back from a bright window is the sweet spot. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the leaves and bleaches the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot into a container only slightly wider than the root ball, always with drainage holes, since Dieffenbachia rots quickly if the mix stays saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lives outdoors year round in full shade. Keep it out of wind, which shreds the broad leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green Magic Dumb Cane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors anywhere in the country. Outdoors it only suits tropical and subtropical zones in deep shade. It is frost tender, so in temperate and cool gardens treat it strictly as an indoor plant and keep it clear of cold draughts and unheated rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with extra perlite or coarse bark for aeration. Repot every two to three years in spring, going up one pot size only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix feels dry, then let it drain fully rather than standing in water. Feed monthly through the warm months with a diluted liquid indoor fertiliser and stop over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear gloves and wash your hands afterwards, as the sap irritates skin, eyes and mouth. Remove lower leaves as they yellow, and cut a leggy stem back hard in spring to force fresh shoots from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as a single established plant in its grower pot, already carrying several full sized patterned leaves rather than seedling foliage. That means it looks finished on arrival and can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect it to pause for two to three weeks while it adjusts to the light in your home, sometimes dropping one older leaf, then push new growth. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eKeeping indoor plants healthy long term\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eVariegated and patterned foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003ePlants for lower light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dumb cane sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause painful swelling of the mouth and throat if chewed, and skin irritation on contact. Place it well out of reach, or choose a different plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually overwatering or a pot without drainage. Let the top few centimetres dry between waterings and check that water runs freely out the base. Losing the odd bottom leaf as the stem lengthens is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has the white pattern faded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo little light. Move it closer to a bright window, still out of direct sun, and the new leaves will come through with sharper contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49546473865535,"sku":"QLD","price":55.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Green-Magic-Dumb-Cane-Dieffenbachia-Green-Magic.jpg?v=1741858894"},{"product_id":"star-bright-dumb-cane-dieffenbachia-star-bright","title":"Star Bright Dumb Cane - Dieffenbachia 'Star Bright'","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar Bright Dumb Cane (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Star Bright') is the indoor plant to reach for when a corner needs presence rather than another small pot on a shelf. It grows to about 1m tall and 60cm across, on upright canes carrying broad leaves heavily speckled and splashed in cream. It does its best work in the filtered light most rooms actually have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves with real scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf is a hand span or more across, so one plant reads as a feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in partial shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is built for a rainforest floor, so an interior away from a window suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is unhurried, which means it keeps its shape for years and rarely needs repotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and humid subtropical verandahs are easy for it, unlike most variegated foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright corner out of direct sun, where one plant in a 400mm pot fills the space beside a sofa or a stairwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so keep it under a roof or an eave. Outdoors it holds year round only in tropical and subtropical gardens, as an understorey feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caveat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sap is toxic to cats and dogs and irritates a mouth badly if chewed. Keep it above pet and toddler height, and wash your hands after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing dumb cane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the pale sections of the leaf first. Tropical and subtropical gardens can grow it outside; everywhere else it is an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with perlite through it. The pot must have a working drainage hole, because roots sitting in water is the usual cause of collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top few centimetres dry, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer. That is roughly weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. Feed at half strength monthly through the warm months only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear gloves. The removed section of cane strikes easily in a fresh pot, so a leggy plant becomes two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two pack sizes: 125mm pots in packs of ten and 180mm pots in packs of six. The 125mm plants are young, three or four leaves, and suit filling several rooms or growing on. The 180mm plants go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad soft leaves can arrive creased or marked at the edge, which is cosmetic and grows out. Give it a week somewhere bright and indirect before the first proper water. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eindoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eindoor pot\u003c\/a\u003e that drains properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats, dogs and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause burning, swelling and temporary loss of speech if chewed, which is where the name dumb cane comes from. Keep it well out of reach of pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone bare at the bottom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal ageing rather than a fault: dieffenbachias shed lower leaves and gradually show their cane. Cut the cane back to about 15cm in spring and it reshoots from the base, usually fuller than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light gives the strongest variegation. It copes in dimmer rooms, though new leaves come through greener and the plant stretches toward the window. Direct sun through glass will burn it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in a shaded, sheltered position. Anywhere with a cold winter it needs to be a pot plant that comes under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":51625479373119,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100411937087,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Star-Bright-Dumb-Cane-Dieffenbachia-Star-Bright.jpg?v=1741858895"},{"product_id":"tropic-marianne-dumb-cane-dieffenbachia-tropic-marianne","title":"Tropic Marianne Dumb Cane - Dieffenbachia 'Tropic Marianne'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropic Marianne Dumb Cane (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tropic Marianne') is one of the brightest foliage plants you can grow in a dim room. The broad leaves are almost entirely cream and pale yellow with a thin green margin, on a compact plant that reaches about 80cm tall and 60cm wide indoors. It asks for warmth, shelter and very little else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale foliage lifts a dark corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream variegation carries a spot that would swallow a plain green plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and slow growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 80cm by 60cm it holds its place on a bench or beside a lounge for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving of a missed week.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers evenly moist mix but tolerates drying out between waterings better than most tropical foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest warning about the sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e All parts contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant that is toxic to pets and to people if chewed. This is not a plant for a household with a chewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light a metre or two back from a window is ideal, and direct sun scorches the pale sections of the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered pots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a frost free, shaded, wind sheltered position, which limits it to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. A single cold snap ends it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting under cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grouped in threes on a covered patio or in a light well, the pale leaves lift a shaded scheme that would otherwise read as flat green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tropic Marianne Dumb Cane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, humid and out of direct sun. Ordinary indoor temperatures suit it, and growth stalls near ten degrees. Keep it clear of air conditioning outlets and cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark. The pot needs a drainage hole, and the saucer should be emptied after every water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 30mm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Liquid feed at half strength monthly from spring to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear gloves and wash your hands afterwards. Remove lower leaves as they yellow, and cut a leggy stem back to about 150mm in spring; it reshoots readily from the cane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as a pack of ten plants in 125mm pots, which suits a large indoor planting, a commercial fit out or a shared order rather than a single benchtop plant. Each is a young multi stemmed plant with the variegation already well developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft foliage can arrive with a bruised or creased leaf after transit, which is normal and not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Give them a week in bright indirect light before the first feed, and expect new leaves within a month. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003ePlants for low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eCompare variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause burning, swelling and drooling if chewed, in animals and people alike. Keep it above floor level in a home with pets or small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves losing their cream colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it closer to a window, but keep it out of direct sun, which bleaches then scorches the pale sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much water, or a pot with no drainage hole. Let the top of the mix dry before watering again and empty the saucer each time. The odd yellow leaf at the base is just normal ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100412068159,"sku":null,"price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100412133695,"sku":null,"price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tropic-Marianne-Dumb-Cane-Dieffenbachia-Tropic-Marianne_33a2dfb2.jpg?v=1742473141"},{"product_id":"dumb-cane-dieffenbachia-amy","title":"Dumb Cane - Dieffenbachia ‘Amy’","description":"\u003cp\u003eDumb Cane 'Amy' (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Amy') is grown for foliage that does the work of a light fitting. Each leaf is broad and paddle shaped, cream through the centre with a green margin, and a mature plant stands about 1m tall and 60cm wide. It handles the warm, dim, still conditions of an average room better than most tropical foliage. One caution before you buy: the sap is toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt brightens a dark corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream variegation reflects what light there is, so it reads as light rather than another green mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmth and humidity suit it, and it tolerates the moderate light of a room set back from a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA useful size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m tall and 60cm wide it fills a floor pot without taking over a living room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top of the mix dries, feed through the warm months, wipe the leaves occasionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room out of direct sun is ideal, and heated indoor air suits it far better than an exposed spot outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards in warm climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lives outdoors in a shaded, frost free position. Anywhere colder, keep it inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOut of reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sap is toxic to people and pets and causes painful mouth and throat swelling if chewed, so place this plant well away from children and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing dumb cane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest variegation, deep shade dulls it and direct sun burns the leaves. It is frost tender and suited to tropical and subtropical conditions, which indoors means anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good quality indoor potting mix with added perlite, in a pot with a drainage hole. Repot every two years, or once roots circle the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix feels dry, then empty the saucer, since it sulks in soggy mix. A liquid feed at half strength every four to six weeks from spring to early autumn is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the cane back if the plant gets leggy and it will reshoot from lower nodes. Wear gloves, since the sap irritates skin and eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is sold as tube stock, so it arrives as a young plant with a few leaves rather than a finished floor specimen. Potted up into a 200mm container it fills out over a season and reaches full size in two to three years. Tube stock travels well, which matters with foliage this soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf marking after transit is normal and grows out with the next flush. Give it a bright, warm, draught free spot for the first fortnight. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eWhy variegated plants behave differently\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003ePlants for rooms with low light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs dumb cane safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause burning, drooling and swelling of the mouth and throat if chewed, in pets and in people. Keep it well out of reach, or choose a different plant if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost often overwatering. Let the top few centimetres of mix dry before watering again and check the pot drains freely. Losing the occasional oldest leaf is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the variegation fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it closer to a window, into bright indirect light rather than direct sun, and the new leaves will come through with better contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade and away from any frost. In cooler parts of the country it is strictly an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641403375935,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100454764863,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100454797631,"sku":null,"price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100454830399,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dumb-Cane-Dieffenbachia-Amy.png?v=1766223453"},{"product_id":"dumb-cane-dieffenbachia-memoria-corsii","title":"Dumb Cane - Dieffenbachia Memoria Corsii","description":"\u003cp\u003eDumb Cane 'Memoria Corsii' (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Memoria Corsii') earns its place indoors on leaf size alone. Broad paddle shaped leaves, marbled in cream and two tones of green, build to about 1m tall and 70cm across in a bright corner. One caution before you buy: the sap is toxic to people and pets, which is where the common name comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation that reads across a room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf carries a wide cream centre feathered into green, so one plant does the work of three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for real rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1m by 70cm it fills a corner or flanks a doorway without crowding furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry, feed twice over the warm months, and it looks after itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is a bonus, not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and steamy subtropical rooms suit it better than dry air does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside a warm house your climate stops mattering, which is the point with a plant this frost tender. Give it bright indirect light a couple of metres back from a hot window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 250mm to 300mm pot with a drainage hole suits a mature plant. Sit it on pot feet rather than in a saucer of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a frost free, sheltered spot, and only in tropical or subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing dumb cane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light keeps the variegation strong; deep shade makes it stretch and go plain, and direct sun scorches the leaves. Growth stalls below about 12 degrees and frost damages it outright, so in cooler southern cities treat it as an indoor plant that holidays outside over summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark. It wants moisture with air around the roots, never a sodden base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix is dry, then let the excess drain away completely. Cut right back through winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser every four weeks from spring to early autumn is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove tired lower leaves at the base to keep the stem tidy. Wear gloves and wash your hands afterwards, because the sap irritates skin and mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube stock, so it arrives as a young single crowned plant, a handful of leaves and well under knee height. That is the honest picture: you are buying a plant that will fill a 250mm pot within a season or two, not a finished specimen. Pot it up on arrival and it moves quickly through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage plants travel well packed upright, though a lower leaf or two may yellow in transit and can simply be removed. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e, and the mistakes behind most losses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eWhy variegated leaves behave differently\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e for companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs dumb cane safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap carries calcium oxalate crystals that cause burning, swelling and temporary loss of speech if chewed, which is how the plant got its name. Keep it on a stand or shelf out of reach in a home with pets or small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, or a build up of salts from tap water. Group it with other plants, keep it clear of air conditioning vents, and flush the pot thoroughly every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a dim hallway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will survive, but the cream marbling fades towards plain green and the stems stretch between leaves. Bright indirect light near a window gives you the pattern you paid for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641404326207,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100454928703,"sku":null,"price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dumb-Cane-Dieffenbachia-Memoria-Corsii.png?v=1766223455"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Camille-Spotted-Cane-Dieffenbachia-Camille.jpg?v=1791098106","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/dieffenbachias.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}