Dieffenbachia Panther

Panther Dieffenbachia 🌿🐆 is loved for its broad tropical leaves marked with bold green patterning and lighter mottled centers, giving it a lush jungle look that stands out without being hard to grow. It does best in bright indirect light indoors, where the foliage stays fullest and the patterning looks its best on a shelf, stand, or bright corner away from harsh sun. This is a generally easy plant that handles average indoor conditions well, as long as it is not kept constantly soggy. Pro tip: if the lower leaves start yellowing, check the watering first 💧, because dieffenbachias usually struggle more from staying too wet than from being a little dry.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Dieffenbachia ‘Panther’
🏷️ Common Names: Panther Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate; water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright, clumping foliage
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner
⚠️ Toxicity: Toxic if chewed or ingested by pets or people
🌎 Native Region: Cultivar of tropical American lineage

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