Cut the upper stem back to a leaf node if the dieffenbachia grows too tall. Some older plants may have tough stems and require pruners to cut. The plant grows bushier after it is pruned.

Also known as dumb cane, dieffenbachia is a tropical perennial that can reach up to eight feet in height when kept as a ...

An easy-care houseplant for any bright room with the tips in our grow guide, dieffenbachia’s common name “dumbcane” hints why ...