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.