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, Spotted dumb cane, Tonduz's dieffenbachia.
dieffenbachiaAmoena
Giant dumb cane, Spotted dumb cane, Leopard lily.
dieffenbachiaPittieri
Giant dumb cane, Tree dieffenbachia, Giant spotted dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaParlatorei
Narrow leaf dumb cane, Slim leaf dieffenbachia, Spotted narrow dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaBowmannii
Giant dumb cane, Bowman's dieffenbachia, Leopard lily.
dieffenbachiaOerstedii
Lance leaf dumb cane, Narrow dumb cane, Spotted lance dieffenbachia.
dieffenbachiaMaculata
Spotted dumb cane, Leopard plant, Dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaPaludicola
Marsh dumb cane, Slim leaf dumb cane, Narrow dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaLongispatha
Giant dumb cane, Long-leaf dieffenbachia, Spotted dumb cane.
dieffenbachiaSeguine
Dumb cane, Mother-in-law's plant, Giant dumb cane.
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