dieffenbachiadieffenbachia
genusgenusTropical plants characterized by their large, decorative leaves featuring distinctive patterns of light and dark green, often with cream or white variegation. These sturdy plants develop thick, bamboo-like stems as they mature, creating an impressive vertical presence in any space.
Etymology
Named after Joseph Dieffenbach, a 19th-century German head gardener at the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, who made significant contributions to plant cultivation.
Interesting fact!
The plant earned its historical nickname from its sap's ability to cause temporary speech difficulties if consumed, leading to fascinating stories in botanical history.
All species of Dieffenbachia
dieffenbachiaTonduzii
Giant dumb cane, Tonduz's dumb cane, Costa Rican dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaAmoena
Giant dumb cane, Leopard lily, Mother-in-law's tongue.
dieffenbachiaSeguine
Dumb cane, Mother-in-law's tongue, Giant dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaPittieri
Giant dumb cane, Pittier's dumb cane, Tree dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaParlatorei
Narrow leaf dumb cane, Parlatore's dumb cane, Spotted narrow dieffenbachia.
dieffenbachiaBowmannii
Giant dumb cane, Bowman's dumb cane, Giant spotted dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaOerstedii
Lance leaf dumb cane, Narrow leaf dumb cane, Spotted lance dieffenbachia.
dieffenbachiaMaculata
Spotted dumb cane, Leopard lily, Dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaPaludicola
Marsh dumb cane, Slender dumb cane, Narrow leaf dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaLongispatha
Giant dumb cane, Long-leaf dumb cane, Spotted dumb cane.
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