Scientific name | Dieffenbachia |
Name | Camilla, Dumb Cane Plant |
Watering | Once per week and keep moist |
Pests | Mealybugs, aphids, spider mites, scale, thrips & whitefly |
Pet friendliness | Not hazardous |
Light | Bright (but indirect) sun. |
Temperature requirement | 20-30 °C |
Humidity | 50-60% mist if needed |
Pot requirement | Good drainage&repot every 1-2 years |
Plant height | 60cm |
Potting mix | Potting soil/red soil/manure/perlite |
Nutrition | Apply manure for first 15 days and npk for next 15 days |
Pruning&training | Remove dead & diseased leaves with sterile shears |
Common color & season | Green |
Description | Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) ‘Camilla’ is a beautiful plant with distinctive white leaves edged in green. Also known as the Dumb Cane plant or the Deaf and Dumb plant it originated from South America. A plant that will attract attention, therefore deserves a nice bright spot in your home but do keep it out of the mid-day sun and keep the soil moist. Your lovely tropical Dieffenbachia ‘Camilla’ will then thrive well. |
Additional information
Size | 30-40cm, 50-60cm |
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