Dieffenbachia Lemon Plant (Dumb Cane)

• Botanical name: Dieffenbachia seguine (Lemon variety)
• Placement: Indoor (bright indirect light)
• Care level: Easy to moderate
• Light: Bright to moderate filtered light; avoid direct sun
• Temperature: Warm indoor temperatures; avoid cold drafts
• Pet safety: Highly irritating if chewed (contains calcium oxalate crystals) - can cause intense mouth/throat swelling and temporary loss of speech in pets and people, which is how it got the nickname 'Dumb Cane.' Keep well away from pets and children who chew plants.

A foliage houseplant with bold yellow-and-green splashed leaves, brighter in tone than other Dieffenbachia varieties, popularly known as Dumb Cane.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; check top inch is dry before rewatering; reduce in winter
• Light: Bright to moderate filtered light; avoid direct sun
• Soil: Well-draining potting mix - roughly 2 parts peat moss to 1 part perlite
• Humidity: Prefers humidity; mist occasionally or avoid dry air vents
• Fertilizer: Feed every other week March-October with balanced liquid fertilizer; none in winter
• Repotting: Spring, only when necessary; avoid overpotting
• Pruning: Trim browning bottom leaves to keep the plant tidy

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