{"product_id":"tropical-tiki-dumbcane-dieffenbachia-maculata-tropical-tiki","title":"Tropical Tiki Dumbcane - Dieffenbachia maculata 'Tropical Tiki'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropical Tiki Dumbcane (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia maculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tropical Tiki') is a leafy tropical foliage plant with long, tapering silvery-green leaves patterned with bright white spots and striped with dark green. It grows about 1.3m tall and 50cm wide in a pot, and reaches 2 to 3m outdoors in a frost free garden. The sap is toxic if chewed or swallowed, so it suits homes without curious pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimmering foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery-green leaves with bright white spots and dark green stripes look elegant in any light, and every leaf is marked differently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn unusual leaf shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are long and tapering, unlike the broader leaves of many dieffenbachias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an ideal pot plant for a shaded patio or a well lit room indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical garden filler.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors in warm gardens it works as underplanting beneath taller tropical plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA simple routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water and an annual slow release feed are the main jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded patios and verandas.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a large pot with indirect light it gives a lush, tropical look to an entry or outdoor seat, well away from direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it in a well lit room, out of direct sun and out of reach of pets and children. Wipe the leaves occasionally to keep them clear of dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart as underplanting in frost free gardens. Outdoors it can reach 2 to 3m, so allow it space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tropical Tiki Dumbcane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shady position with indirect sunlight is ideal. It needs temperatures above 5°C, so it grows outdoors in tropical and subtropical gardens and as a pot plant elsewhere. In cooler regions, keep it indoors or on a sheltered patio in the warmer months only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant into free draining soil, or use a good quality potting mix in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first 12 weeks, then whenever the soil seems dry. Apply a slow release fertiliser once a year and a liquid feed every three months for healthy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old leaves for a quick tidy. Wear gloves and wash your hands afterwards, because the sap can be harmful if swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Tropical Tiki Dumbcane as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in a shaded position. Expect a small plant with a few spotted leaves, which grows on into a taller, leafier plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are 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\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dieffenbachias\"\u003eBrowse our dieffenbachia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eIndoor exotic plants guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs dumbcane poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The sap can be harmful if swallowed and numbs the mouth, which is where the name dumbcane comes from. Keep it away from pets and small children, and wear gloves when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a frost free garden in a shady position. It needs temperatures above 5°C, and outdoors it can reach 2 to 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright but indirect light. A shady patio or a well lit room suits it. Direct sun is too much, and a very dark corner makes the growth sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790308114751,"sku":"DIE-MAC-TROPIC-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/tropical-tiki-dumbcane-dieffenbachia-maculata-tropical-tiki.jpg?v=1792198647","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/tropical-tiki-dumbcane-dieffenbachia-maculata-tropical-tiki","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}