Dieffenbachia 'Quieta-velutina' care

Among the quieter members of the genus, Dieffenbachia 'Quieta-velutina' forms a trailing habit and settles quickly indoors.

Give it medium filtered light; leaf colour fades noticeably in darker spots. It prefers to be watered weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter, and it will forgive a missed week far better than a doubled one.

Aim for occasional misting in dry rooms and use a chunky aroid mix — roots here want air as much as water. New leaves emerge paler and darken over their first fortnight.