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dumb cane, Dieffenbachia spp.

A popular choice. These easy-growing houseplants can thrive in almost any room and have incredibly interesting foliage.

LIGHT + HUMIDITY
Low to bright, indirect light. Tolerates normal humidity.

WATERING + SOIL TYPE
Allow top inch of well-draining houseplant soil to dry between waterings.

FERTILIZER
Use a general fertilizer every week during active growth.

BLOOMS + PROPAGATION
Rarely blooms indoors. Propagate with cuttings.

TOXICITY
Toxic to animals + humans.