Dieffenbachia Amoena Plant (in polybag)

Height:          1.2 Foot (Approximately)

Common Name:    Dumb cane

The plant is a native to America. This plant can survive in low diffused sunlight. Hence, it is highly recommended to be grown as indoor. The trunk of this plant is not woody but it remains erect independently. The plant is often grown in the home or office environment due to its beautiful ornamental leaves. Size of its Leaves can be increased naturally in humid environment.  The plant is almost maintenance free. We can grow this plant round the year.  This plant can attain maximum height of 6 feet.

Watering & Sunlight:  This plant prefers to grow well in diffused sunlight. During winter, it can tolerate direct sunlight for few hours. Its stem stores water and it can survive without water for a long period. We should water, only when the soil becomes dry. It can survive without water for a long time. Proper drainage by making sufficient holes in bottom of pot is must. This plant likes misting, especially during summer. But we must ensure that the plant soil should not receive excess water, otherwise misting will be a reason for overwatering in your plant.

Soil:     Its potting mix must be aerated well by use of drainage media upto 20 % (river sand, Leca, Pumice/Perlite or rice husk- Use any one of them). All these items help in aeration of roots also. We can mix upto 20% cocopeat, 20 % vermi compost, 30 % sterilised garden soil + 10% Neem Cake) in its potting mix. This plant does not require frequent fertilizers. We may add fertlizers once in four months.

Ornamental use:   Yes for home or office.