dieffenbachia sunburn Dieffenbachia Vesuvius Variegated Indoor Plant

dieffenbachia sunburn Dieffenbachia Vesuvius Variegated Indoor PlantDumb Cane Family Araceae Origin Mexico Description Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius' is adorned with generous lanceolate leaves, finished in tip and raised by long petioles. The surface of the foliage is a yellowish green color that is covered with irregular dark green spots like the contour line. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, with stems eruded and fleshy, that is cultivated by its decorative leaves. NASA tests confirm that Dieffenbachia removes xylene

Dumb Cane

Family

Araceae

Origin

Mexico

Description

Dieffenbachia 'Vesuvius' is adorned with generous lanceolate leaves, finished in tip and raised by long petioles. The surface of the foliage is a yellowish green color that is covered with irregular dark green spots like the contour line.

It is a perennial herbaceous plant, with stems eruded and fleshy, that is cultivated by its decorative leaves.

NASA tests confirm that Dieffenbachia removes xylene and toluene from the air.

Environment

Dieffenbachia, most varieties do best in a filtered light situation. When this houseplant is producing new, tender leaves, they are subject to sunburn if the light is too bright or shines directly on the plant. Rotate the dieffenbachia houseplant regularly to provide adequate light to all sides of the plant and prevent it from reaching toward the light on one side.

Plant the dumbcane in a well-draining soil and water lightly, keeping the soil consistently moist, but not soggy. Check the soil to make sure it is dry an inch down before watering the plant.

Fertilize twice a month to encourage growth and a healthy plant.

Landscape Use

Suitable for interior decoration in home & Office space

Note

Avoid placing the dumbcane plant where curious children or pets might be tempted to taste it.