About Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) Everything about the dumb cane, or dieffenbachia, is dramatic. Native to the tropics of Central and South America, it has huge variegated leaves. Even the way it grows is showy, new leaves curling up from the central stem before they unfurl. Why we love Diffinbachia Big variegated leaves, and lots of them, make Dana an excellent plant to bring some jungle spirit to your living room. Light watering Check her weekly and if the top two inches of soil feel dry it’s time for a drink. She’s less thirsty in winter. Medium light She likes a good amount of light throughout the day, but ideally not direct sunlight (it burns her). Humidity She absorbs a lot of moisture from the air. A nice regular misting will help her leaves stay fresh and healthy. Keep those leaves shiny by giving them an occasional gentle wipe with a cloth. Dana don’t do dust.
