Dieffenbachia Maculata Plant (Dumb Cane)
Rs. 450.00
Dieffenbachia Maculata Plant (Dumb Cane)
Dieffenbachia Maculata Plant (Dumb Cane)
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About Dieffenbachia Maculata
Dieffenbachia Maculata is a foliage houseplant with densely speckled, mottled green-and-cream leaves - a finer, more textured variegation than other Dieffenbachia varieties. It adapts well to a range of indoor lighting and makes a lush decorative statement.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright to moderate filtered light, such as through a sheer curtain; avoid direct sun which can scorch tender new leaves.
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix - roughly 2 parts peat moss to 1 part perlite works well.
- Humidity: Prefers humidity; mist occasionally or keep away from dry air vents.
Placement
Ideal for a living room, office desk, or as a gift plant where its dense, patterned foliage can be admired.
Care
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy - check that the top inch is dry before watering again; reduce watering in winter.
- Fertilizer: Feed every other week during the growing season (March-October) with a balanced liquid fertilizer; skip fertilizer in winter.
- Repotting: Repot in spring only when necessary - avoid overpotting.
- Pruning: Trim off browning bottom leaves to keep the plant tidy.
Note: This listing ships a young potted plant. Growth rate and mature size vary by light, care, and environment. 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.
Instructions
Instructions
- 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
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Is Dieffenbachia Maculata safe for pets and children?
No - it is highly irritating if chewed (calcium oxalate crystals) and can cause intense mouth/throat swelling and temporary loss of speech, which is how it got the nickname 'Dumb Cane.' Keep it well away from pets and children who chew plants.
How is Maculata different from other Dieffenbachia varieties?
It has a denser, more finely speckled mottled pattern compared to the broader stripes of varieties like Dieffenbachia Long.
How much light does it need?
Bright to moderate filtered light works best - avoid direct sun, which can scorch new leaves.
How often should I water it?
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy; check that the top inch is dry before watering again, and reduce watering in winter.
Why are the bottom leaves turning brown?
Browning of the lowest, oldest leaves is normal - simply trim them off to keep the plant tidy.
