Overview
Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v) is a bushy houseplants in the genus Dieffenbachia, part of the Araceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplant.
About
Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) is a bushy cultivar of the Dieffenbachia genus, known for its evergreen, broad, oval leaves that often display distinctive patterns. As a perennial houseplant suited to conservatories or greenhouses, it thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. This cultivar is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated through root tip cuttings or air layering. It is primarily of interest during spring and summer and requires protection from cold, being hardy to UK zone H1a.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dieffenbachia
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v)
- Propagation
- Root tip cuttings, Air layering
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v)?
Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v) need?
Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v) hardy in the UK?
Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Dieffenbachia Cool Beauty ('Hazama Cb'PBR) (v)?
Root tip cuttings, Air layering.
More in the Dieffenbachia genus
- Dieffenbachia maculata 'Exotica'
- Dieffenbachia oerstedii
- Dieffenbachia seguine 'Caiman'
- Dieffenbachia 'Maroba'