Dieffenbachia seguine 'Camilla'
Camilla Dumb Cane
Typical UK price
£15
Limited data
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 28 Aug 2026
- On record
- 2
Cutting/corm1 sold
7cm1 sold
12cm5 sold
MatureEstimate
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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About Dieffenbachia seguine 'Camilla'
Dieffenbachia 'Camilla' (also spelled 'Camille') is a compact, cane-stemmed dieffenbachia with broad oval leaves that have a cream to pale yellow-green centre and a green margin. The amount of cream varies by plant. The sap contains calcium oxalate and irritates skin and mouth. Care is easy: bright indirect light, with the top of the mix drying between waterings.
Native range
Cultivated selection of Dieffenbachia seguine, also spelled 'Camille'.
Classification
- Genus
- Dieffenbachia
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Cultivar
- Growth habit
- Upright, cane-forming
- Form of
- Dieffenbachia seguine
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Broadly ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. to oblong
- Leaf length
- 25-45cm
- Leaf width
- 12-20cm
- Petiole colour
- Pale green, sheathing
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein.
- Texture
- Semi-glossy
- Variegation
- Cream to pale yellow-green centre with a green margin; the amount varies by plant.
- Growth habit
- Upright single or clumping cane
Recent UK sales
- 14 Oct 2026
Tropical Indoor Houseplant in 12cm Pot - Diffenbachia 'Camilla' Dumb Cane
12cm pot · 14 Oct 2026 £15 - 6 Oct 2026
Diffenbachia 'Camilla' Dumb Cane House/Office Plant 30-40cm high in 11cm Pot
12cm pot · 6 Oct 2026 £12 - 12 Sep 2026
Dieffenbachia Camilla Houseplant - 12cm Pot (Live Plants)
12cm pot · 12 Sep 2026 £11 - 28 Aug 2026
Dieffenbachia Camilla - 1 Plant - House / Office Live Indoor Pot Plant Tree
size not stated · 28 Aug 2026 £15 - 13 Aug 2026
Dieffenbachia Camilla Indoor plant in 12cm Pot Ideal for Home or Office
12cm pot · 13 Aug 2026 £15 - 11 Aug 2026
Dieffenbachia Camilla Well Rooted Cutting Rare Indoor House Plant
rooted cutting · 11 Aug 2026 £7 - 4 Aug 2026
Dieffenbachia 'camilla' Variagated Dumb Cane Tropical Aroid | 1 Litre Pot
12cm pot · 4 Aug 2026 £9 - 12 Jun 2026
Dieffenbachia ‘Camilla (Dumb Cane) Houseplant
size not stated · 12 Jun 2026 £9
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For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | £15 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | £9 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause temporary numbing of the mouth and throat if chewed; keep well away from pets and children, and wash hands after handling cuttings
- Widely available and inexpensive; be cautious of collector-level pricing for the plain species
- For a mature, tree-like specimen, check the cane is thick and self-supporting rather than thin and floppy
- Confirm you're buying the plain seguine species rather than the 'Camouflage' or 'Crocodile' named forms, which are priced and patterned differently
Dieffenbachia seguine 'Camilla' care
- Substrate
- A well-draining, coir-based potting mix amended with perlite provides the right balance of moisture retention and aeration. Standard houseplant compost works adequately if mixed with a third perlite or pumice to prevent compaction.
- Watering
- Allow the top third of the soil to dry out completely before watering again. Overwatering quickly leads to cane rot, so it is better to keep the plant slightly dry than permanently saturated.
- Humidity
- Average household humidity is usually sufficient, though it adapts well to higher moisture levels. Grouping with other plants or using a pebble tray helps maintain local humidity without the need for a dedicated humidifier.
- Feeding
- Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength once a month during the active growing season. Suspend feeding entirely over winter when the plant's growth naturally slows down.
- Repotting
- Move to a pot one size larger every 12–18 months as the thick roots fill the container. Ensure the new pot has plenty of drainage holes to prevent water from pooling at the base of the cane.
Common problems
Soft or mushy stem base
Cause: Overwatering or poor drainage leading to bacterial cane rot
Fix: Remove the plant from its pot, cut away the rotted section of the cane, and propagate the healthy top portion in fresh mix or water
Yellowing lower leaves
Cause: Inconsistent watering, typically staying too wet, or a stress response to cold draughts
Fix: Ensure the top third of the substrate dries out between waterings and move the plant away from cold windows or air vents
Loss of leaf variegation
Cause: Insufficient light exposure causing the plant to produce more chlorophyll
Fix: Move the plant to a brighter location with medium to bright indirect light, avoiding direct afternoon sun which can scorch the foliage
Gear for this plant
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Dieffenbachia seguine 'Camilla'
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Air layering. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 3–6 months
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- Older, leggy plants can be cut back hard, as the remaining stump will resprout readily from the base. Top cuttings and stem segments root reliably in water or damp sphagnum moss. Wear gloves when handling cut stems to avoid skin irritation from the calcium oxalate sap.