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Dieffenbachia Camilla Dumb Cane
£10.00
Characteristics
The Dieffenbachia ‘Camilla’, commonly known as Dumb Cane, is a striking houseplant that brings a touch of tropical elegance to any indoor space. With its large, oval-shaped leaves that feature a bright creamy centre surrounded by dark green edges, this plant is a showstopper in any room. Known for being easy to care for and ideal for beginners, the Dieffenbachia โCamillaโ is a resilient plant that can adapt to a variety of indoor conditions, making it a perfect choice for novice plant enthusiasts and those with a busy lifestyle.
Dieffenbachia โCamillaโ is also an air-purifying plant, helping to remove toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from the air, contributing to a healthier living environment. This beautiful plant thrives in low to medium light, and its ability to tolerate some neglect makes it a popular houseplant that doesnโt require constant attention.
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Description
Key Features:
- Air-Purifying: The Dieffenbachia โCamillaโ helps cleanse the air by filtering out harmful toxins, improving indoor air quality and creating a fresher, healthier space.
- Easy to Care For: This plant is incredibly low-maintenance and forgiving, making it a great choice for beginners. It thrives in indirect light and only needs occasional watering, making it a stress-free addition to your home.
- Adaptable to Various Light Conditions: While it prefers bright, indirect light, the Dieffenbachia โCamillaโ can also tolerate lower light environments, making it versatile for placement in different parts of your home or office.
- Resilient and Hardy: Known for its durability, this plant can withstand less-than-perfect conditions, including occasional missed watering, making it a reliable and long-lasting houseplant.
Care Guide:
- Light: The Dieffenbachia โCamillaโ does best in bright, indirect light but can also adapt to low light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause leaf burn.
- Watering: Water when the top 3-4cm of soil feel dry. Ensure the pot has good drainage to prevent overwatering and root rot. During winter, reduce watering as the plantโs growth slows down.
- Humidity: This tropical plant enjoys higher humidity levels, but it can tolerate average household humidity. Misting the leaves occasionally can help keep them vibrant and healthy.
- Temperature: Keep the plant in a warm environment, ideally between 18-24ยฐC (65-75ยฐF). Avoid cold draughts or sudden temperature changes, which can stress the plant.
- Fertilisation: Feed your Dieffenbachia โCamillaโ with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) to encourage healthy growth.
Common Issues:
- Yellowing Leaves: This may be a sign of overwatering or poor drainage. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering’s.
- Brown Leaf Edges: Often caused by low humidity or dry air. Increase humidity by misting or placing the plant on a humidity tray.
- Pests: Keep an eye out for common pests like spider mites or aphids. If detected, treat the plant with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
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Purchased this baby as i am new to being a plant parent and Pam explained all the care needs to me .week later and plant is looking very healthy .