Species Name: Dieffenbachia spp. ‘Tropic Marianne’ 

Common Name: Dumb Cane 

Defining Characteristics:

• Wide, eye catching leaves with deep green borders surrounding a pale creamy yellow center
• Easy to care for with rapid new growth
• Versatile at different life stages, but can last very long-term as an attractive house plant

Recommended Pot Size: Large

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 62-80°

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%) to Humid (70-100%)

Watering Frequency: Keep soil evenly moist. Let the top inch dry before watering again.

Lighting: Partial Shade

Soil Type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix

Growth Rate: Fast

Height at Maturity: 3-6 feet

Origin: Central/ South America and the Lesser Antilles 

Regional Locality: Found in tropical rainforests in areas of bright light such as clearings in the canopy 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11 

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Can tolerate low light but requires bright filtered light for healthy growth 

*Dieffenbachias are mildly toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it

For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 6 inch pot.