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Dieffenbachia 'Camille' (Dumb cane 'Camille')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dieffenbachia 'Camille'
Other names
Dumb cane 'Camille'
Genus
Dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia
Variety or Cultivar
'Camille' _ 'Camille' is a tender evergreen perennial grown as a houseplant. It has large cream ovate leaves, edged green.
Dieffenbachia 'Camille' is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
Poisonous if ingested. Sap may cause skin irritation.
Foliage
Dark-green, Cream in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other) , Scale insects Red spider mite (box and other) , Scale insects
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Root cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Dieffenbachia 'Camille' (Dumb cane 'Camille') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in filtered light. Water weekly when in growth, adding liquid fertiliser monthly and keep compost just moist in winter.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Dieffenbachia 'Camille'
Other names
Dumb cane 'Camille'
Genus
Dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia
Variety or Cultivar
'Camille' _ 'Camille' is a tender evergreen perennial grown as a houseplant. It has large cream ovate leaves, edged green.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
Poisonous if ingested. Sap may cause skin irritation.
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green, Cream in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other) , Scale insects
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Root cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Dieffenbachia 'Camille' (Dumb cane 'Camille') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in filtered light. Water weekly when in growth, adding liquid fertiliser monthly and keep compost just moist in winter.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Dieffenbachia 'Camille' (Dumb cane 'Camille')
Common pest name
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Scientific pest name
Ceroplastes rubens
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
About this section
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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