{"product_id":"dieffenbachia-compacta-17cm-50cm","title":"Dieffenbachia Compacta (Dumb cane) - H50 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"dieffenbachia-compacta-17x50\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Green and cream variegated foliage • 🎨 Large decorative leaves • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H50 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDieffenbachia 'Compacta'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003edumb cane\u003c\/em\u003e, is a decorative indoor plant native to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Central and South America\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it naturally grows in the humid understory. Its green and cream variegated foliage, with unique graphic patterns, brightens low-light spaces with natural elegance — each leaf is different, never identical to the previous one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eEasy to care for, tolerant of low light, and ideal for a desk or living room. A reliable choice among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-faciles-cuidar\"\u003eeasy-care plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-semisombra\"\u003eplants for low-light spaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ DE DIEFFENBACHIA CHOISIR ? --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-dieffenbachia\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Dieffenbachia variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dieffenbachia genus offers several varieties with distinct variegation patterns and sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDieffenbachia 'Compacta'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) - green and cream variegated foliage, compact H50 cm growth habit. The classic compact version, ideal for a desk or shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dieffenbachia-camilla-cana-del-mudo\"\u003eDieffenbachia 'Camilla'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a very creamy, bright leaf center, in the same compact size. The brightest version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dieffenbachia-mars-cana-del-mudo-d17cm-50cm\"\u003eDieffenbachia 'Mars'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - green and cream variegation, medium H50 cm growth habit. The mid-size version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dieffenbachia-tropic-snow\"\u003eDieffenbachia seguine 'Tropic Snow'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - tropical snow patterns in green and white, an elegant H70 cm growth habit. The elegant tropical version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dieffenbachia-vesuvius-27cm-80cm\"\u003eDieffenbachia 'Vesuvius'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - large dark green and cream leaves, an impressive H80 cm growth habit. The majestic XXL version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Compacta?\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size (H50 cm) makes it versatile - perfect on a desk, shelf, or living room corner without taking over the space. Graphic variegated foliage in a reasonable size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDieffenbachia Compacta\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the few variegated plants that truly tolerates low light - a valuable quality for dimly lit interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade, soft indirect light — tolerates low light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e desk, living room, bedroom, shelf, or low-light room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 25 °C, with no sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich, and well-draining — universal potting soil with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTurn the plant a quarter turn every week — its leaves follow the light, and uniform foliage requires balanced exposure on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDieffenbachia prefers slightly dry substrate to waterlogged substrate — excess water is its main cause of problems. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e remains the most reliable method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the substrate dry on the surface between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e it thrives with 50 to 60% humidity — mist occasionally or dust the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer with a diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly dust the large leaves with a damp cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaves that turn yellow almost always indicate overwatering — reduce watering and make sure the substrate dries well between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cream-variegated foliage naturally brightens dark corners — it brings light to places where few graphic plants thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aglaonema-maria\"\u003eAglaonema Maria\u003c\/a\u003e to play with variegation, or with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calatea-maranta-1\"\u003eCalathea or Maranta\u003c\/a\u003e for a tropical arrangement with varied graphic foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-relieve-blanca-ceramica\"\u003ewhite ceramic embossed decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e perfectly highlights the cream variegation without competing with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtmosphere:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect on a desk or shelf to create a bright decorative accent in a low-light space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach Dieffenbachia leaf has a unique pattern — a living plant in the truest sense, one that is never repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcess water is its main enemy\u003c\/strong\u003e — always wait until the surface of the substrate is dry before watering and empty the saucer after each watering. Constantly waterlogged substrate causes root rot and yellowing leaves. Changes in the appearance of the leaves can be quickly identified with a good \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/diagnostico-de-problemas-de-plantas-de-interior-identificar-y-resolver-los-sintomas-comunes\"\u003ediagnosis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear gloves when repotting it\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dieffenbachia sap is irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. Handling it is safe as long as you avoid direct contact with the sap. Wash your hands after any work on the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation intensifies with light\u003c\/strong\u003e — the brighter the location (without direct sun), the more pronounced and luminous the cream areas will be. In a space that is too dark, new leaves will grow back greener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every 2 to 3 years in spring\u003c\/strong\u003e — into a slightly larger pot with fresh substrate. Growth is moderate — there is no need to repot too often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compacta'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dumb cane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of Central and South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 60–80 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade, soft indirect light — tolerates low light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, let the surface of the substrate dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested (irritating sap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Decorative \/ Urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e graphic green and cream variegated foliage, tolerates low light, compact growth habit, each leaf unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the variegation naturally varies depending on the season and exposure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499567587593,"sku":"54137","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/dieffenbachia-compacta-o17-cm-h45-cm-verdeia-2473472.jpg?v=1774503883","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/dieffenbachia-compacta-17cm-50cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}