Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux








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Dieffenbachia seguine 'Crocodile' differs from smoother cultivars through its thickened central rib and heavily textured leaves, mottled in dark and lighter green with scattered pale flecking. Indoors it can reach about 1–1.5 m, with broad blades up to roughly 40 cm long creating a more sculptural presence than many softer-looking dumb canes.
It prefers bright indirect light, watering after the top 10–15% of substrate has dried, and an airy mix based on coco coir, bark, and perlite that keeps roots oxygenated. Temperatures around 18–27 °C and humidity above 50% support clean growth, while regular feeding every 4–6 weeks helps maintain size and colour.
Stem cuttings with at least one node are suitable for propagation, and occasional leaf cleaning and rotation help keep the plant upright.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
upright subshrub
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 180 cm • Max. spread: 100 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Dieffenbachia seguine
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
16°C
Bring under cover below
14°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot