calcium oxalate in dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia 'Camille/Compacta' – B.Willow

calcium oxalate in dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia 'Camille/Compacta' – B.WillowDieffenbachia maculata 'Camille Compacta' is variety of Dieffenbachia. Dieffenbachia are native to the tropics of Mexico, South America, and the West Indies. Light: Bright to low indirect light. Can tolerate lower light, but thrives in bright light. No direct sun. Water: Water when the soil is about 75 100% dry. Leaves will begin to curl in and or droop. Dieffenbachia have a thick trunk that stores a lot of water. They can experience root rot easily

Dieffenbachia maculata 'Camille Compacta' is variety of Dieffenbachia. Dieffenbachia are native to the tropics of Mexico, South America, and the West Indies.

Light: Bright to low indirect light. Can tolerate lower light, but thrives in bright light. No direct sun. 

Water: Water when the soil is about 75-100% dry. Leaves will begin to curl in and/or droop. Dieffenbachia have a thick trunk that stores a lot of water. They can experience root rot easily from overwatering, so make sure the soil dries thoroughly in between watering. 

Repotting: Repot into a nutrient rich, chunky soil. You can add orchid bark, gravel, LECA, perlite, rice hulls, etc into a regular potting mix. If repotting into a glazed ceramic or plastic pot, you won’t need to water as often as the pot will retain moisture. Terra cotta or unglazed ceramic is sometimes better to allow more airflow to the soil.

Pet-Safe: No, sap contains calcium oxalate crystals, a substance that irritates skin, mucous membranes and the body. One of the more toxic plants in the houseplant world.