{"product_id":"dieffenbachia-tropic-snow","title":"Dieffenbachia Tropic Snow (Dumb Cane)","description":"\u003csection id=\"dieffenbachia-tropic-snow\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Large white and green variegated leaves • ☀️ Indirect to partial shade light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ Bright statement plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cem\u003eMute Cane\u003c\/em\u003e, is an impressive tropical plant recognized for its large oval leaves with generous white marbling on a green background — a bright foliage that instantly lights up interiors, even those with low light. One of the most spectacular varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/difenbaquia\"\u003eDieffenbachia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Central and South America\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia seguine\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tropic Snow' develops a tall, generous upright habit indoors with very decorative large leaves. Easy to care for and tolerant of partial shade, it is among the most accessible \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/grandes-plantas-plantas-xxl\"\u003elarge indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e. Caution: toxic to pets and children if ingested, sap is irritating — wash your hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHICH DIEFFENBACHIA VARIETY TO CHOOSE? --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-dieffenbachia\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Dieffenbachia variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Dieffenbachia genus comes in several sizes and variegations — here’s how the \u003cstrong\u003e'Tropic Snow'\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out from other varieties in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large leaves with generous white spots, imposing habit. The most spectacular and bright.\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 — bright creamy white center bordered by dark green, available in a compact size. The brightest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dieffenbachia-compacta-17cm-45cm\"\u003eDieffenbachia Compacta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green foliage with white spots, compact habit. The most classic.\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 foliage with elegant yellow-green patterns. The most subtle.\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 — very large dark green leaves with light veins (H80 cm | Pot Ø27 cm). The most majestic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dieffenbachia-seguine-caiman-p21-o21cm-75cm-2\"\u003eDieffenbachia 'Caiman'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green foliage with striking light veins (H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The version with the most pronounced veins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- LIGHT \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow'\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates a wide range of light — from bright indirect light to partial shade — making it a versatile plant for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-sombra-mi-sombra\"\u003elow-light interiors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft indirect to partial shade — avoid direct sun which burns and fades the white variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates:\u003c\/strong\u003e low light — ideal for dimly lit rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers 50–70% — mist occasionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace:\u003c\/strong\u003e allow room for its large leaves to spread freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts generous white spots reflect available light and visually brighten dark spaces — the wider the variegation, the stronger the brightening effect in a low-light room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eDieffenbachia prefers a slightly dry substrate rather than soggy — overwatering is the main cause of yellowing leaves. When in doubt, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003ethe finger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering remains the most reliable method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the substrate surface dry between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring-summer, reduced in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot must have drainage holes to prevent root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month in spring-summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e gently wipe large leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shine and the intensity of the white variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWear gloves when repotting or pruning — the sap is irritating to skin and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT PAIRINGS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIts large variegated leaves make it a statement plant that immediately structures the space — it works well alone as a focal point or in a large \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/combinar-plantas-ambiente-tropical\"\u003etropical composition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate a \u003cstrong\u003ebright duo for partial shade rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e by pairing Dieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow' with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aglaonema-silver-bay-siempreverde-chino-planta-tropical-de-interior\"\u003eSilver Bay Aglaonema\u003c\/a\u003e with silvery leaves — two plants tolerant of partial shade, two very complementary variegated foliages to brighten a dim room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace it in a \u003cstrong\u003ecorner of a spacious living room or office\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-brussels-redonda-blanca\"\u003eElho Brussels White decorative pot Ø18 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the clean white visually extends the white spots of the foliage for maximum brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dieffenbachia-vesuvius-27cm-80cm\"\u003eDieffenbachia 'Vesuvius'\u003c\/a\u003e with large dark green leaves — the contrast between the generous white variegation of the Tropic Snow and the deep green of the Vesuvius creates a very graphic composition in the same style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003econtemporary interior\u003c\/strong\u003e, place it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-brussels-redonda-antracita\"\u003eElho Brussels Anthracite decorative pot Ø20 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the anthracite gray accentuates the white\/green contrast of the foliage through strong color opposition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain good indirect light:\u003c\/strong\u003e the white variegation fades without sufficient light — if new leaves come out greener than older ones, move the plant closer to a source of indirect light to restore generous variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegularly dust large leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e wiping each leaf with a damp cloth improves photosynthesis and revives the brightness of the white spots — wear gloves, the sap is irritating.\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, well-draining substrate, gloves required — see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003eour repotting guide\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/calendario-de-mantenimiento-de-plantas-de-interior-guia-mes-a-mes-para-plantas-saludables\"\u003emonthly care calendar\u003c\/a\u003e for the right steps by season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia seguine\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tropic Snow'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mute Cane\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\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm | Pot Ø17 cm — H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 100–120 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft indirect to partial shade — tolerates low light\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow surface to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy — ideal for starting with large plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested (calcium oxalate) — sap irritates skin, wear gloves when handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright \/ imposing \/ urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show a representative example. The intensity of the white variegation naturally varies with light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H60 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","offer_id":56912332620041,"sku":"32416","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"H70 cm | Pot Ø19","offer_id":56912332587273,"sku":"8647","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/dieffenbachia-seguine-tropic-snow-o19-cm-h70-cm-verdeia-6697942.jpg?v=1774881806","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/dieffenbachia-nieve-tropical","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}