Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 24-36 Inches

The botanically named Dieffenbachia maculata 'Camille', or the Dumb Cane plant as it is more widely known, is a great houseplant for adding impact to an indoor space. With its large, cream-and-dark-green leaves and height of up to 6 feet high, it is ideal for adding some jungle vibes to any room or office space. Fittingly named due to its sap, which if ingested can cause the tongue to swell and make speech impossible, it needs to be grown with care.

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The Camille Dieffenbachia is classified as a poisonous plant and thus should not be grown where children or animals are present. That being said, it is a tolerant plant and will grow in any room as long as it receives enough light and water.

Camille Dieffenbachia Sunlight Requirements

Being an easy-to-grow plant, the Camille Dieffenbachia can cope with most light levels. However, for it to thrive, it requires bright indirect light. It is advisable to avoid any strong direct light though as this can burn and damage its leaves.

Camille Dieffenbachia Care

Being poisonous, it is important to wear gloves when handling this plant, and if any sap comes into contact with skin, thorough washing is required. Favoring a warm environment, this plant likes to be grown at 65 to 75 ºF and kept away from any cold drafts. Although the Camille Dieffenbachia will grow happily in average indoor humidity levels, higher humidity or misting regularly is preferred if possible. To prevent leggy stems, the growing tips can be pinched off, which will encourage thick new growth to appear.

Watering Camille Dieffenbachia

The Camille Dieffenbachia prefers to be grown in moist, free-draining soil. Being sensitive to root rot, it is key not to overwater this plant and to only water when the top inch of soil is dry. As a guideline, a weekly watering will usually be enough.

Feeding Camille Dieffenbachia

With moderate to fast growth, the Camille Dieffenbachia will benefit from being fed during the growing season. To feed this plant, a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer can be applied monthly from spring until fall.

Camille Dieffenbachia Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - Let the soil dry completely, then, water deeply.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Low

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 24-36 inches

Mature Spread: 18-24 inches

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, White, Yellow

Foliage Description: Creamy Yellowish-White with Dark Green Around The Border

Temperature: 60° - 80°F (16° - 27°C)

Humidity: 0.6

Common Name: Camille Dieffenbachia

Other Name(s): Dumb Cane 'Camille'

Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia maculata 'Camille'

Plant Type: House Plant

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

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Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Camille Dieffenbachia

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Camille Dieffenbachia Sunlight Requirements