Dieffenbachia Compacta (Dumb Cane)

More About Dieffenbachia Compacta Houseplant

Dieffenbachia Compacta is a one of the lowest maintenance houseplants that you can add to your collection. This makes it an ideal choice for those regularly away from home and first time plant owners.

It's beautiful variegated leaves are boldly striped with light and dark green, adding a beautiful visual aspect to any room.

Dieffenbachia compacta is a very adaptable plant that is native to central and South America. They thrive in a range of environments, perferring diffused light. In the home setting this is easily achieved by having a thin curtain closed. Avoiding
bright and direct light is important when the plant grows new leaves as these are very sensitive to sunburn.

One of the most important things to remember in order to successfully grow Dieffenbachia compacta is not to overwater. These plants naturally grow in a shaded environments under the tree canopies of the Americas, where they receive less water and light than many other plants.

With its mixed green and white leaves and upright growth habit, this plants is at home in a corner spot out of direct light.

It is important to remember that dumb cane is a poisonous plant if swallowed, so it is very important to keep this plant out of the reach of pets and younger or more curious people.