


Dieffenbachia ‘Mars’ – Dumb Cane
🌴 Tropical • 🌿 Air-purifying • 💚 Easy to care for • 🏙️ Urban jungle • 🌱 Graphic & modern
The Dieffenbachia ‘Mars’, also called dumb cane, is a tropical plant with spectacular green and cream foliage. Elegant and robust, it brings a touch of exoticism and natural freshness to modern interiors.
Originating from South America, this air-purifying plant charms with its structured form and graphic design. Suited to city life, it embodies the perfect balance between tropical nature and contemporary urban style.
Exposure & location
- Indirect light or partial shade: perfect for bright rooms without direct sunlight.
- Avoid full sun which burns delicate leaves.
- Ideal temperature: 18–25 °C, without cold drafts.
- Suitable for living rooms, offices, or peaceful reading corners.
Verdeia Tip: regularly rotate the plant to ensure harmonious growth of its variegated foliage.
Watering & care
- Keep the soil slightly moist, without excess water.
- In summer: water about once a week.
- In winter: reduce to once every 2 weeks.
- Clean the leaves with a soft cloth to revive their shine and remove dust.
- Apply a liquid fertilizer for green plants every 3–4 weeks from March to September.
Verdeia Advice
- Drainage: place a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to avoid excess water.
- Substrate: use a rich and light potting soil, slightly humus-rich.
- Pruning: cut old leaves at the base to encourage new shoots.
- Position: avoid direct heat sources and air conditioning.
- Humidity: mist the foliage if the air is too dry to prevent brown edges.
Decor ideas & combinations
- In a light-colored pot on a console for a bright and tropical touch.
- Pair it with a Ficus lyrata or a Philodendron imperial green for a balanced jungle effect.
- Ideal in a planter cover made of rattan, jute, or concrete for a natural and modern contrast.
- Perfect in a living room or office for a zen and structured atmosphere.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Dieffenbachia ‘Mars’
- Common name: Dumb cane
- Origin: Tropical South America
- Plant type: Air-purifying tropical plant
- Foliage: Green and cream, variegated and graphic
- Dimensions: D17 x H50 cm
- Exposure: Partial shade or indirect light
- Watering: Moderate, about once a week
- Care: Easy, ideal for beginners
- Growth: Medium
- Toxicity: Slightly toxic (not safe for animals)
- Use: Indoor, living room, office, bedroom
Each plant is unique: the distribution of cream and green patterns may vary depending on light and season.
Our Verdeia commitments
They embraced nature with Verdeia
Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
Amandine, Lille“It was my first order and certainly not the last. The selection is varied and the plants radiate health.”
Giulia, Milan“I gave a Verdeia plant to my sister in Milan: perfect packaging and impeccable service. She loved the concept”
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

