Overview

Dieffenbachia 'Maroba' is a bushy houseplants in the genus Dieffenbachia, part of the Araceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dieffenbachia 'Maroba' 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 'Maroba' is an evergreen indoor plant in the Araceae family grown for its foliage and multi-stemmed form. It suits bright, indirect light and performs best out of direct sun in partial shade. Plant in a loam or sandy mix that holds moisture yet drains freely and keep it sheltered from cold. As a tender (H1a) species it is intended for houses, conservatories or heated greenhouses.

About the genus

Dieffenbachia, commonly known as dumb cane or leopard lily, is a genus of tropical flowering plants in the family Araceae. It is native to the New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina. Some species are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, especially as houseplants, and have become naturalized on a few tropical islands.

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In the garden

Dieffenbachia 'Maroba' is a member of the Araceae genus Dieffenbachia, cultivated primarily as a houseplant and for use in conservatory or greenhouse planting. It keeps its leaves year-round and tends to form a well-branched, compact outline suited to containers and warm indoor displays. Active growth occurs in spring and summer, when regular attention to light and moisture encourages steady leaf production. Place Dieffenbachia 'Maroba' where it receives partial shade—east-, south- or west-facing windows with protection from direct midday sun work well. Use a loam- or sand-based compost and a pot with good drainage; the plant prefers a soil that remains moist but never waterlogged. It tolerates a broad soil pH range (acid to alkaline) but requires a sheltered position and protection from cold, as its UK hardiness is H1a (tender). For UK gardeners, Dieffenbachia 'Maroba' is best kept as an indoor feature or in a heated conservatory rather than planted outdoors. Keep it away from cold draughts, check that compost dries slightly at the surface between waterings, and concentrate feeding during the spring and summer growth period to maintain steady leaf health.

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 'Maroba' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Dieffenbachia 'Maroba'

Propagation

Root tip cuttings, Air layering

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions