'Camille' dieffenbachia guide
Dieffenbachia 'Camille', also called Camille, dumb cane 'Camille'
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Medium
- Water
- When the top 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine. More helps.
- Temperature
- 18 to 27°C (65 to 80°F). Keep above 15°C (60°F).
- Soil
- Well-draining houseplant mix
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes painful mouth swelling and drooling.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 ft) tall
- Propagation
- Top cuttings or cane pieces, rooted in water or soil
- Where to buy
- Common
This page covers what makes 'Camille' dieffenbachia different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the dumb cane care guide.
What it is
‘Camille’ is a compact dieffenbachia with cream to pale yellow centers and narrow dark green edges. It grows into a bushy plant with several stems. It is one of the most common dieffenbachias.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Camille’ | Cream center, thin green edges | More cream than green, with a neat green border |
| ‘Tropic Snow’ dieffenbachia | Large, green with cream streaks | Bigger, greener, streaky |
| Chinese evergreen | Narrower, pointed, often silver | Narrower leaves |
Care differences
The cream center needs medium to bright indirect light. In low light, new leaves come in greener.
Grow it from a cutting
Cut a stem tip, or cut a bare cane into pieces with a node each. Root in water or moist soil. Wear gloves. The sap burns.
Buying it
‘Camille’ is common at garden centers. Look for full, bushy plants with clean cream centers.