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Catamount Ocelot Dumb Cane Dieffenbachia hybrid

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    24 - 48 Inches
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    61cm - 1.2m
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    Features

    You’ll go wild for the untamed beauty of ‘Ocelot’ Dieffenbachia. This dumb cane has leaf variegation as close to cheetah print as one can find for their indoor jungle–or safari. It features big, bold leaves of emerald green splashed with random splotches of bright chartreuse and occasionally white, akin to the spots of a cheetah. Given medium to bright light, consistent moisture, and temperatures above 60 degrees F, ‘Ocelot’ will grow up to be the big cat of your collection! The common name for this plant is “dumb cane” because consumption of its sap may cause throat swelling & speechlessness, thus rendering one “dumb.” 

    Adaptable As Houseplant
    Foliage Interest
    Harmful To: 
    Pets

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Houseplant
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Height: 
    24 - 48 Inches 61cm - 1.2m
    Flower Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Emerald Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    High
    Light Requirement: 
    Medium

    Low - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Preferred Temperature: 
    60 - 85 °F
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Humidity Preference: 
    High
    Container Soil Type: 
    Indoor Potting Mix
    Needs Good Drainage
    Uses: 
    Bright Spaces
    Uses: 
    Humid Spaces
    Uses: 
    Low Light Spaces
    Uses Notes: 

    Not for human or animal consumption.

    Maintenance Notes: 
    • For optimal performance, keep your Dieffenbachia at 60-85°F (15-29°C). 
    • Dieffenbachias are adaptable, easy-to-grow plants, capable of thriving in varying levels of light & humidity. They will grow most vigorously in medium to bright, indirect light, with medium to high humidity. They can generally adapt, however, to lower lighting and ambient household humidity. Exposure to direct sunlight, especially in the middle of the day, can lead to leaf scorch. Exposure to not enough light, may lead to reduced variegation and smaller leaves.
    • Dieffenbachias prefer to dry out in between waterings. As such, water your Dieffenbachia thoroughly when the top two inches of soil feel dry. 
    • Feed your Dieffenbachia once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. 
    • Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
    • Dieffenbachias have the potential to grow quite large over time. When repotting your Dieffenbachia, use an all-purpose potting mix, with perlite added to ensure good drainage.
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