Dieffenbachia ‘Memoria Corsii’ is a classic tropical houseplant with large, lush, variegated leaves featuring rich green margins and creamy-yellow to pale centres. Its striking foliage brings bold colour and texture to indoor spaces with medium to bright indirect light.
Details
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Height: Up to 60–150 cm indoors
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Width: Up to 40–60 cm wide
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy cane-forming plant
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Humidity: Tolerates average to moderate indoor humidity
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Pet Friendly: No — toxic if ingested
Care
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Water: Allow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between watering. Avoid overwatering or waterlogging.
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Light: Medium to bright indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch leaves or fade variegation.
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Fertilise: Every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength.
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Soil Type: Free-draining indoor potting mix enriched with perlite or orchid bark for good drainage.
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Maintenance: Medium — prune occasionally to remove yellowing leaves and manage its shape and size.
Common names
- Dieffenbachia ‘Memoria Corsii’
- Dumb Cane
- Indoor Cane Plant
- Dieffenbachia
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Family: Araceae
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Genus: Dieffenbachia